act

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Of course, that brand was built, in no small part, by “All the President’s Men,” which taught a generation how to walk, talk, dress and act like real reporters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

In that sense, forced index removal can act as a final capitulation event rather than a fundamental indictment.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

“How can we improve the product, make it out-and-out racing and look at what can improve in terms of safety. But act with a scalpel and not with a baseball bat.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Isaac said his instinct was always to act and that his role as a volunteer meant that "if we find danger, we run toward it, we don't run away, we never run away".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

And Ronnie’s so smart in some ways, he didn’t act surprised or happy.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan