act
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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
State Governor Kathy Hochul described the attack as "an act of horrific violence."
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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
At least Mima and Suzi and Dina still speak to me when Papa isn’t around, but Papa continues to act like I don’t exist.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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Vocabulary lists containing act
Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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