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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Attorneys at Dordick Law, who are acting for Greer-Wilkinson, said they had been contacted by more than 100 people who say they were injured by the roller coaster.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
Many settlers say they are acting in self-defense.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“We’re living in this upside-down world where departments that were set up for one purpose are acting in a way that’s antithetical to the purpose of the department.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 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
“I don’t understand how you guys are acting all normal,” I say.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
