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as in thing
something done by someone
judge people by their actions, not by their words
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as in lawsuit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
filed an action in county court to recover his lawn mower from his neighbor, who claims he "gave" it to her
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as in field
active fighting during the course of a war
the battalion saw action soon after it arrived in France
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as in behavior
actions plural
the way or manner in which one conducts oneself
observing the actions of mice in various controlled settings helps scientists understand the effects of certain drugs
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as in ambition
readiness to engage in daring or difficult activity
the wilderness was tamed by men and women of action
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Now is the time for agencies and advertisers to seize the initiative by implementing the five key actions outlined in the Ad Net Zero framework.
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Ivan Guzenko, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This series, which premiered in 2019, moved the vampire action from New Zealand to Staten Island and brought in a whole new group of vampires—who struggle to even get up off the couch, let alone take over all of New York City (as they’ve been instructed to).
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The bond market, which has already seen dramatic moves leading up to the U.S. presidential election, could see even bigger price action depending on the outcome.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The June 1 update came with the news that the former England soccer captain had visited King Charles, 75, at his Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire to learn more about the foundation and see some of the charity’s educational programs in action there.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ivan Guzenko, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This series, which premiered in 2019, moved the vampire action from New Zealand to Staten Island and brought in a whole new group of vampires—who struggle to even get up off the couch, let alone take over all of New York City (as they’ve been instructed to).
—Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
The bond market, which has already seen dramatic moves leading up to the U.S. presidential election, could see even bigger price action depending on the outcome.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The June 1 update came with the news that the former England soccer captain had visited King Charles, 75, at his Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire to learn more about the foundation and see some of the charity’s educational programs in action there.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Shot in a single take, Night Shift tells the story of a desperate and dirt-poor Khun (played by Chatchai), who decides to pack things up to have a better life in the city.Sara Merican, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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But then things start looking up — at least briefly.Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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But hey, both Jack and Miles are safe, and what’s really important is what this particular call does on a plot level.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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The mechanics of the plot itself don’t quite hold up under scrutiny, which is a shame when the dialogue, performances and filmmaking craft are so tightly woven, moving in perfect sync.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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In 2020, the race was called four days later, then became the subject of numerous lawsuits and a torrent of lies from Trump and his allies, who falsely claimed the election had been stolen.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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And on Monday, Missouri filed a lawsuit seeking a court order to block federal officials from observing inside polling places.Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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In 2023, the Danube Institute also agreed to host visiting researchers from The Heritage Foundation to study Hungarian policies in various fields.Flora Garamvolgyi, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Cutting-Edge Experiences: Immersive learning opportunities in emerging fields like space technology, synthetic biology, or quantum computing expose employees to frontier innovations.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Skidmore College psychologist Sheldon Solomon discusses Ernest Becker’s ‘The Denial of Death’ and terror management theory in the context of humanity’s history of brutal behavior.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Tina, on the other hand, is the new: the new behavior, the new hope.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Should Iran continue its aggression, Israel may take the next step: targeting the critical infrastructure and components of Iran's nuclear ambitions.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Despite the awe-inspiring ambition of the new conservatory and gardens, the most remarkable addition for visitors to Longwood might just be the restaurant that the architects carved out of the Earth underneath the original Beaux-arts Conservancy.William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2024
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Trump’s tough-man act did more harm than good degrading relations with key allies in the West and East and diminished U.S. standing in the world.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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The cast staggered through the heckles to complete the four acts of Ibsen’s tragedy.Tomas Weber, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
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Newsletters Featured Daily Newsletter Our biggest stories, handpicked for you each day.Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Local artists will decide which stories to highlight in order to honor Grand Rapids’ past and present, and put them first in illustrated then in motion graphics form.Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Action.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/action. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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