as in was (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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Iglesias withdrew his name from Spain international duty until there were material changes in how the women’s side were treated.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026 -
Rojas was never treated by a physician while at El Helicoide, where human rights groups have denounced cases of cruel, inhuman treatment and torture.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Wheeled robots handled industrial workflows such as grocery picking, container movement, and packing.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The investigation into Bezalel Zini was handled by Israeli police instead of the Shin Bet because of the relationship between the two men.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Before the war, Rafah served as Gaza’s primary passage to the outside world.—
Bradford Betz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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For decades, the concrete building known for its Brutalist design has served as a trusty backdrop for public rallies, political protests and spirited demonstrations.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Acted (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acted%20%28toward%29. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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