acting
Example Sentences
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Spencir’s most recent acting credits were in 2009 when he appeared in the series “iCarly” and in the TV movie “The Three Gifts.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
General Christopher LaNeve is set to become acting Chief of Staff of the US Army, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Bondi told the Orlando Sentinel in September 2013 that she was thinking about acting on complaints filed by Florida residents.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
In a post-coup period of emergency rule, Min Aung Hlaing served as both commander-in-chief of the armed forces and acting president, but to become permanent president he is constitutionally compelled to relinquish his military post.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
But the way those two were chatting and laughing and acting like we had till next week to finish up, I could see it was going to be a while.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.