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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Mizzou students and fans treated Saturday’s game as a landmark event, selling out the stadium and tailgating hours before the gates opened.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025 -
For example, doors open for the Soil to Fork Experience, where visitors learn about farming the Quintosapore way and are then treated to an outdoor lunch with a view of the hills and Città della Pieve in the distance.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Their propellants are a mixture of fuel and oxidizer, with metallic powders such as aluminum often serving as the fuel.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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That includes salad and dinner plates, serving platters, pie plates, bowls, and more.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bowlan will go over different notes from the pitching staff and check in with his veteran teammates for advice on pitch selection and how to handle high-leverage situations.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Canales likely doesn’t want to cause an issue, especially this early in the season, by mandating how the defensive play-caller handles his various rotations and depth chart.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Act (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/act%20%28toward%29. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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