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action

[ak-shuhn] / ˈæk ʃən /






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“Thousands of people are plaintiffs in this action, which names 18 public and private sector defendants. The City Attorney’s Office is responsible for defending the City and DWP in this lawsuit.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

What else could motivate him into action quite like some Lorne Michaels mentee?

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

In addition, she claimed the council continued to pursue enforcement action, during a stint in hospital having fallen from her horse and which led to a broken femur.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The European Central Bank is likely to raise interest rates on Thursday, a move that could foreshadow similar action from the Federal Reserve and other central banks as policymakers grapple with rising inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

And that’s how the summit ended, with the Soviet leader promising to take action in Berlin by December.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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