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There, she can be any version of what the audience believes an obsessed woman might act like — what outrageous and unpredictable things she might do next.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

“Who would act like that except someone who thinks they can do whatever they want and there’s no consequences?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

As chairman of BP, Manifold’s inclination was to act like an executive chairman rather than as a more hands-off nonexecutive role, people familiar with his leadership style said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Tents - particularly polyester tents - act like mini greenhouses trapping heat inside them, from your body and the sun.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Lucinda was offering to act like Josie’s big sister, too.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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