as in was (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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Breast cancer survivor Nancy Clifton-Hawkins, who was treated at the City of Hope, bought the phone on EBay for $50.
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More the former than the latter, sure, but both men are not overly pleased at the way they’re being treated.
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But the Colorado legislation, signed into law in May, allows the state to pursue the types of cases typically handled at the federal level, such as those involving allegations of discrimination and harassment.
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The Dodgers have praised how Tucker has handled his struggles in the first year of a four-year, $240 million deal.
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Bayfront Park has also served as the site of Miami's FIFA Fan Festival.
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Swift had previously served as a bridesmaid at Dunham’s 2021 wedding to Luis Felber.
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“Acted (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acted%20%28toward%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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