act (toward)

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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  • For years, 5G wireless and fiber broadband were treated as separate revolutions—each promising to transform industries in its own right.
    Abhishek Singh, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • After managing your business affairs, treat yourself to a solo date and a night on the town.
    Essence, Essence, 2 June 2025
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  • The state’s current governor, Democrat Phil Murphy, can't run again after serving two terms.
    Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 10 June 2025
  • The presiding officer of the Senate (currently J.D. Vance, since the Vice President serves as the presiding Officer of the Senate) can overrule the Parliamentarian, though this is extremely rare.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
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  • The collection also includes three of Made In’s award-winning French knives—a chef knife, utility knife, and paring knife—with unique denim micarta knife handles.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 10 June 2025
  • Production is being handled by Fortiche Films (Jérôme Combe, Hervé Dupont), with Les Storygraphes and ARTE France onboard as co-producers.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 10 June 2025
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“Act (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/act%20%28toward%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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