as in being (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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Advances in biotech help keep America healthy by preventing, treating and curing disease.—
Sen. Todd Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
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The facility’s veterinarians continued treating and stabilizing her.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the announcement, salmonella can affect the animals eating the products and possibly humans handling the products.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The event will feature stories from veterans and their families, patriotic music and updates from groups serving local veterans, such as the nonprofit Honor Flight and Patriot Guard.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Brockman is leading the most ambitious (and expensive) infrastructure buildout in tech history, serving as the behind-the-scenes architect translating Altman’s vision into hardware, investment, and political capital.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Acting (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acting%20%28toward%29. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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