act
Example Sentences
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The World Cup is a logistical highwire act for the man in charge of scheduling flights at American.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"Albania should refrain from any action that could jeopardise the fulfilment of the closing benchmarks, and we expect the Albanian authorities to act without delay."
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
He continued to tour, doing stand-up and serving as the opening act for such musicians as Lionel Richie and Dolly Parton, and starred in TV movies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Turner was appointed as a so-called commissioned lay worker at St Brendan's, but said his role was to act as a pastor for the east Belfast parish.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“They only act tough because there’s only one of you and two of them.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Vocabulary lists containing act
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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Just Do It: Act
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