act
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Katsis took on diverse pop acts like Enrique Iglesias as well, and helped turn the Backstreet Boys into a stadium act, breaking Ticketmaster records for its 1999 Into the Millennium tour.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
The unnatural act of throwing a baseball still tears tendons and wrenches elbows.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
The Chinese embassy in Washington said the move "seriously disrupts" trade between the two countries and Beijing will act to protect its companies.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Those setbacks have increased interest in treatments that can act more precisely.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
I guess Charlie thought it was worth a try, though, because he asked Eugene what he needed for his talent act.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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After moving to Los Angeles in the early ’90s, he worked with the Cramps and other experimental rock acts before joining Jeff Kwatinetz at the Firm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
At everyday levels, vitamin C acts as an antioxidant: it mops up harmful molecules and protects our cells.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
As well as damage to natural habitats and animal life, Thomas warned loss of soil could increase flood risks, because it no longer acts as a "sponge" holding water on high ground.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Though in this instance the models’ deployer and developer were one company, that’s unlikely to be the case the next time a model acts up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
She acts like this isn’t something she’s already told me a million times.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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But that’s not all that happened; the op-ed acted as a dog whistle, bringing out a torrent of abuse.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
The worry you have about your tax rates versus the tax rates of your heirs is legitimate, but it doesn’t necessarily need to be acted on right now.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
"Beacon have informed us that they acted promptly to secure their systems and have notified the relevant authorities," the organisation said.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Police said the suspect acted alone and an investigation remained ongoing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
“And, Lucinda, you and I acted alike at school, too!” she protested.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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If his opponents fail, he would stay as acting prime minister until new elections can take place.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Cassidy next noted that Blanche, who has led the DOJ in an acting capacity since April, could continue to do so even if senators reject him.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
In a 2-1 ruling, the court said that only Congress, not the president acting alone, can approve demolitions or design changes to the White House.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Born in Dublin, Fricker began her acting career with parts in TV and the theatre, including Ireland's first soap opera Tolka Row in the 1960s, and ITV soap Coronation Street in 1977.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Rowdy thought he had found another friend and was acting like he was very proud of what he had done.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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