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The body is working with the Welsh Government, the UK Health Security Agency, Welsh health boards and local authorities to "take appropriate action".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Then again, the broad stock market has been performing well, for the most part, over the past decade, and this year’s action has run counter to that warning.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Clicking boxes and exploring drop-down menus, against a ticking clock, provides as much sizzle as the stunts in an action movie.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
On an off-day hike, Newton and a forager friend had to spring into action when a restaurant called with an order for five pounds of ramps to be delivered the next day.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Dad asks, sounding less like he cares about me and more like he doesn’t want to be cut out of the action.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
Vocabulary lists containing action
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 1
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