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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It’s cleverly done, with the audience treated to a young Ollie Rathbone weaving in and out of an opposition defence to score with a thumping finish in junior football just moments before being shown doing exactly the same to break the deadlock after 15 minutes.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 June 2025 -
Consult with a doctor about the following remedies as options to treat sweating: Using a prescription-strength antiperspirant or deodorant to tell your body to stop producing sweat.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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When cooking or serving food outside, make sure to keep it covered to keep wasps out.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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In many ways, square dancing has served as a metaphor for the positivity community can bring, Neikirk said.—
Emma Hall
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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Hexagon's new humanoid robot is built to step into these tough environments, handling repetitive and error-prone tasks so businesses can keep things running smoothly and safely.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Whereas Ober handled the struggles well early on, his last two turns were far more difficult on the pitcher.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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“Act (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/act%20%28toward%29. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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