act upon
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Fighting talk from his players about the introspection sessions they have put themselves through since the implosions of the autumn were words that were not acted upon when the first test of their mettle arrived.
From BBC
She also found there was a missed opportunity for police intervention after an email raising concerns about Cauchi's mental health was not acted upon due to staff shortages .
From BBC
"When the problem is not seen, it is not acted upon," she says.
From BBC
"Where a police force is failing the public, there must be a clear, fair system to make sure concerns are acted upon. The inspectorate is a vital part of that system," he said.
From BBC
Yet the DNA match was not acted upon by the justice system for more than 12 years.
From Barron's
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