Example Sentences

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Kelver must now argue her case in court, risking up to 15 years in prison if she cannot convince a jury that she was acting reasonably in self-defense.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

He said peers had "spoke passionately" about serious shortcomings in air travel for disabled passengers, and the government was acting because "actually it doesn't accept that that's inevitable".

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Earlier studies had deleted the molecule throughout the entire body, making it difficult to determine exactly where it was acting.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

John Keller was principal deputy chief of the section from 2020 to 2025 and was acting chief when he resigned in early 2025.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

“And here are the Gryffindors!” yelled Lee Jordan, who was acting as commentator as usual.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling