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act

[akt] / ækt /








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The decision undermines efforts to show that Europe can act strategically and with common purpose.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Beijing appears to aim "to offer economic incentives while monitoring North Korea to ensure it does not act against Beijing's interests in the diplomatic and military spheres", Hong said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In addition, distributing money to Americans from any deals “would really take an act of Congress,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Judges won’t always act ethically without legal constraints.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

With food being rationed so carefully, the meals weren’t large, but the act of eating was still important.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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