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action

[ak-shuhn] / ˈæk ʃən /






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I think it's workers who can creatively think about ways in which AI can generate value, quickly translate ideas into action, and who are ready to revise their intuition through experimentation and validation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This means an open-ended fund will keep some cash on hand to be ready for that action.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Not surprisingly, the U.S. government wants a piece of the action.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Officials say he saw what was happening and jumped into action.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Mr. Shareef nodded, and Patch sprang into action.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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