as in behavior
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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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.
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Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The treaty negotiators are considering a range of policy actions to limit the environmental and human health damage from plastic waste, including improvements to waste collection, the elimination of the most harmful plastics and ways to boost the woefully low rates of plastic recycling.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and penalties, arguing that the defendants' actions resulted in fraud and unjust enrichment.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Former progressive allies, some with wise, old heads, either stood up against Johnson’s actions or looked away and let their silence and disappointment speak for them.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Most of the good, mainstream CRM platforms have this kind of functionality available that’s easily integrated into a website and can then be used for further service and marketing actions.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Be skeptical of unsolicited messages asking for personal details or urgent actions.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Perform some basic actions in game to earn the resources needed to get free cosmetics.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
While the Supreme Court ruled in a very broad decision last term that the President has absolute immunity for official actions, that ruling does not apply to his subordinates throughout the executive branch.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The treaty negotiators are considering a range of policy actions to limit the environmental and human health damage from plastic waste, including improvements to waste collection, the elimination of the most harmful plastics and ways to boost the woefully low rates of plastic recycling.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The plaintiffs seek damages, restitution, and penalties, arguing that the defendants' actions resulted in fraud and unjust enrichment.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Former progressive allies, some with wise, old heads, either stood up against Johnson’s actions or looked away and let their silence and disappointment speak for them.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Most of the good, mainstream CRM platforms have this kind of functionality available that’s easily integrated into a website and can then be used for further service and marketing actions.
—Gene Marks, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Be skeptical of unsolicited messages asking for personal details or urgent actions.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Perform some basic actions in game to earn the resources needed to get free cosmetics.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Actions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actions. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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