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act

[akt] / ækt /








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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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