Example Sentences

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Uber’s daily chart shows it has been acting strongly against software rivals since December.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The E.U. has been acting to check the monopolies of Big Tech in Europe, hitting companies with hefty fines and launching investigations into data policies.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

Westcott, who has been acting CEO since December, isn’t likely to shift strategy much.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Donald Trump has been acting a little weird lately, even for him.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

Miep has been acting much nicer toward us since her talk with Father.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank