act
noun
anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance.
acted
Example Sentences
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Mr Abramovich's lawyers previously told the BBC that he had "always obtained independent expert professional tax and legal advice" and "acted in accordance" with it.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
"I salute the courage of our soldiers who acted with determination and prevented what could have been a major attack," Netanyahu said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
She’d enrolled in acting classes at the University of Texas at Austin at age 19, and by the following year, three films she acted in premiered at South by Southwest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
“Additionally, as we have said repeatedly, personnel are only removed at this FBI if they have been found to have acted unethically, undermined the mission, or engaged in weaponization of law enforcement.”
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
Auntie Buzz wound up sitting next to me at Sunday dinner and passing me the rolls and acted like nothing ever happened with us.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
