as in is (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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Innovation District before Lebanon Utilities treats the water and returns it south.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
12 Jan. 2026 -
Shani Darden Skin Care Retinol Reform Serum At night, Aniston treats her skin with a dose of retinol, specifically the Shani Darden Retinol Reform Treatment Serum.—
Elise Tabin,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Eric handles the role of the older Simms, while Finn plays the character in flashback scenes — including a jarring opening sequence of him in action.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Kaufmann was first elected to the Iowa House in 2012 and previously served as the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, which handles tax policy.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The company said Meg O'Neill, who currently serves as CEO of Australian gas giant Woodside Energy, will assume the role as BP chief executive from April 1, taking the reins from Murray Auchincloss.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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The mayor serves alongside eight city council members who represent each of Oklahoma City's eight wards.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Acts (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acts%20%28toward%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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