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action

[ak-shuhn] / ˈÊk ʃən /






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Now, she has a sweeping mandate to put that plan into action.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

Energy markets and American consumers will be on the lookout for fresh action by the U.S. against Iran.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Under existing legislation, Singapore has already issued warnings to 10 foreign-based companies telling them to deploy firefighters, stop burning and submit action plans.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Prices have been volatile this week as traders weighed fresh U.S. military action against diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

The dog had seen the rifle in action, and it frightened him to his core.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown

These connections make intricate actions possible, including the coordinated finger movements needed for delicate tasks.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 4, 2026

In February, Edison disclosed that the Los Angeles County district attorney was investigating whether Edison should be criminally charged for its actions leading to the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

“Who knew what and when and what actions were taken and whether those actions were appropriate.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

This sentence could refer to any number of actions undertaken by the department in recent months.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

I laughed out loud at his playful actions.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls


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