act upon
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How to use act upon in a sentence
Now, for all of us, it is time to act upon what we have said before.
Dear Turkish PM: It’s Time to Act to Save Kobani’s Kurds | Bahman Ghobani | October 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOur allies in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and, yes, Israel, should act upon this resolution.
The chance to avoid it was offered to us, plainly and clearly, and we failed to act upon it.
Here are a few suggestions that he can act upon—beginning now.
5 Ways for Mitt Romney to Unify the GOP Before the General Election | Rich Galen | April 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTGarnache swung away from the wall now, and set his back to mademoiselle, determined to act upon her advice.
St. Martin's Summer | Rafael Sabatini
Being very short of funds, he decided to act upon Rubinsteins advice to give a concert.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyThe opinion of counsel was taken, and it being favourable to the company a full meeting unanimously resolved to act upon it.
The Influence and Development of English Gilds | Francis Aiden HibbertIt's a centre, it communicates with the other organs, it will act upon your heart, and through that perhaps upon your tongue.
The Petty Troubles of Married Life, Complete | Honore de BalzacEvery institution has an atmosphere of its own, which ceases after a time to act upon the student as a stimulant.
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