act
noun
anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance.
are acting
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present progressiveof act.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The FDA reviewers even claimed they are acting in patients’ best interest by protecting them from a drug that might not work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Our teams are acting quickly and transparently while keeping the safety and well-being of our consumers as the top priority.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
At least that’s how investors are acting lately.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
As for your role: You are acting under a power of attorney and therefore have a fiduciary duty to act in your father’s best interests.
From MarketWatch ● May 27, 2026
Graham is always on Andrade’s mind, and today is no exception, with these foster kids in the holding cell who are acting out because their brother is a Decker.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
