act
noun
anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance.
has acted
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present perfectof act (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That wasn’t enough for Kennedy, who says the school has acted “willful, malicious, oppressive, fraudulent” and “despicable” as it planned its facility improvements.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"Sanofi is confident that it has acted, and continues to act, in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including competition rules," a company spokeswoman said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
Many companies have had to raise prices to offset their own rising costs, though resistance from customers has acted as a restraint on how far companies can go.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough, who has acted as a referee in the upper chamber of US Congress since 2012, deemed the provision out of order on Saturday, Democrats said.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
As with anyone who has acted successfully, the experience gives Mariela both a thrill and a jolt of confidence—but for her, it confers an additional meaning and benefit.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
