act
Example Sentences
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For many Gazans, hope has become an act of resilience, particularly after the truce that came into effect on October 10 and has largely halted the fighting.
From Barron's
Robert Redford's acting career spanned more than 50 films and won him an Oscar as a director.
From BBC
“For the first time in several years, there’s a growing perception that the failure to act quickly risks losing the asset,” he said.
These achievements were "an impressive feat, given more acts than ever are vying for audience attention", said Dr Jo Twist, CEO of the BPI.
From BBC
But Europe always struggles painfully to summon the presence to act on its own unrepealable strategic interests.
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