as in was (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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That’s led to a generation of kids being treated as Big Tech guinea pigs and falling student achievement scores.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Becker is neutered, microchipped, fully vaccinated and has been treated for parasites.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The construction was even handled by the fourth-generation Obayashi family, the same company who built the original structure nearly 90 years ago.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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One probe into Rabell’s welfare was handled by the adult protection program.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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After bagels and coffee were served, the participants began sharing feelings that many had been afraid to articulate—including discomfort with narratives that cast Israel solely as a victim, and shame about the escalating civilian death toll in Gaza.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Shepherd has also served on his homeowners’ association board and is a parent.—
Nathan Pilling
March 29,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Acted (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acted%20%28toward%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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