as in is (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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Orkambi in 2015, Symdeko in 2018 and Trikafta in 2019, which ultimately treats up to 90% of CF patients in the United States.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026 -
The definition of ultra-processing reflects a philosophy that idealizes traditional culinary practices and treats modern food processing methods as suspect, regardless of their health effects.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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The South Korean entertainment conglomerate JYP Entertainment — which handles all aspects of its artists’ careers, acting as everything from a record label to a concert production company — created Twice, using a 2015 competitive reality TV series to choose the lineup.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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The multicourse meal is a collaboration between head chef Ferguson, Carter (who also handles wine pairings), and the rest of the staff.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2026
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The restaurant also serves lunch specials daily, including platters with a choice of protein (chicken, salmon or, naturally, steak) with rice or quinoa and a side salad.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crouch serves as creator, showrunner, writer and executive producer, with additional executive producers including Matt Tolmach, Richard Lederer and Jacquelyn Ben-Zekry, who co-wrote all episodes of Season 2.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Acts (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acts%20%28toward%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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