act on

Example Sentences

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The Federal Tort Claims Act has generated significant payouts in recent years for groups alleging they were harmed by the FBI for failing to act on information provided to the bureau.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

We will act on a confirmed sell signal but expect only a modest pullback within an ongoing bullish trend.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The findings suggest that GLP-1 medications may act on a shared biological pathway underlying multiple forms of addiction.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

More recent reports by the CQC suggest there have been some improvements at TEWV, including around safety and policies to report and act on serious incidents.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

It’s the end of the set and I need to pay attention so I can adjust to Tanasia’s act on the fly.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon