plural in form but singular in construction
: a book in the New Testament narrating the beginnings of the Christian church
called also Acts of the Apostles
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Knight previously detailed her journey in her memoir Acts of Kindness: My Story in 2011.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The 14 Best Christmas Garlands of 2024 03 of 17
Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar
Celebrate the season by doing good!
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Contributing editor David Quammen was Outside’s Natural Acts Columnist from 1981 to 1996.
—David Quammen, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2024
Her studio debut, Acts of Rebellion, came out back in the autumn of 2020.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Nov. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
The 14 Best Christmas Garlands of 2024 03 of 17
Acts of Kindness Advent Calendar
Celebrate the season by doing good!
—Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Contributing editor David Quammen was Outside’s Natural Acts Columnist from 1981 to 1996.
—David Quammen, Outside Online, 29 Nov. 2024
Her studio debut, Acts of Rebellion, came out back in the autumn of 2020.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Acts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Acts. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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