as in to be (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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Opium is revered by Carti truthers who treat his 2020 album Whole Lotta Red as the Bible, and denigrated by non-believers as a bunch of edgelords who come off as wannabe Satan-worshipers.Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
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Many political organizing campaigns, whether party based or nonpartisan, have targeted Latinos as a whole, with messaging that has treated Latinos as a monolith.Aisha Wallace-Palomares, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kristin Canning is a freelance journalist with over a decade of experience, serving as the former features director at Women's Health Magazine, and holding prior editor positions at Health, SELF, and Men's Health.Condé Nast, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Roti King, a London restaurant serving mouthwatering Malaysian cuisine, has partnered with the English streetwear brand Bene Culture to launch a clothing line, Roti King Clo.Violet Goldstone, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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In digital forensics, tools must handle large datasets and varied evidence types flawlessly.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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How do the players and team cope or handle a devastating tragedy like Ward’s?Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Act (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/act%20%28toward%29. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
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