act
noun
anything done, being done, or to be done; deed; performance.
will be acting
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future progressiveof act.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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"Good news on most of the injuries," said Farrell, who will be acting as Lions head coach for the first time on Friday.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2025
Bench coach Danny Lehmann will be acting manager in his place.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2023
Ted Gayer, the executive vice president of Brookings, will be acting president until his previously announced departure later in the summer, officials with the think tank said.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 8, 2022
Steve Relyea, CSU’s executive vice chancellor and chief financial officer, will be acting chancellor until an interim chancellor has been named, the Board of Trustees said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 17, 2022
You will be acting as I should act myself—as any sane man would.
From Greenmantle by John Buchan
