in action
Example Sentences
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I’ve seen community health workers in action in Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Malawi, among many others, as well as in Congo’s Ituri province, not far from the town where this current outbreak occurred.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Unflappably brilliant and sincere in her vocation, she proves that faith in action can be both serious and great fun to watch.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Her ability to disappear into characters is what has made her one of the most versatile actors working today, starring in action movies and rom-coms, dramas and musicals, psychological thrillers and animated pictures.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
However, his name was not removed from the overboard list and his family received a telegram that said Raymond was missing in action.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
About the size of a basketball, Neptune, according to those who have seen it in action, “can get into some really tight places.”
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
