act
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His Coachella set marked a starker departure from the previous night's headline act, Sabrina Carpenter, whose Hollywood-themed gig included costume changes, choreography and elaborate stage design.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
So they’re looking to see how you act when the stakes are low.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
I think when you first retire an act after the special comes out and that act is done, there’s a sense of like, “There’s no way I’m gonna write another one.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Today, the company’s products, including an AI-driven app and range finder, act as a virtual caddie, one that recommends the club you should use and the optimal landing area for each shot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
There were stories of the Apache Wars in the Wild West, a new circus act called a flying trapeze, and Abraham Lincoln arguing that Kansas should be a free state and not slave.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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