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act (toward)

verb

Definition of 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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Two aircraft can combine their observations instead of treating each sensor picture separately.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
The following books refuse to treat breakups as a singular ending or distinguish the breakup from the inevitable awakening.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

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Manchin never ran after serving in the Senate, but Senate Republicans believe Justice is more likely to run than not, according to several GOP sources.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The heart of it is the sushi counter, a beautiful bar where chefs work meticulously right in front of you, and where the eight-course Signature Omakase is served.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of serve

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Having to balance coverage of this unimaginable tragedy with more typical Housewives scenes is a remarkably tricky balancing act, but one that the show handles well.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board generally handles civilian aviation accidents, but the military investigates crashes involving its own aircraft.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

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act (toward)

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