as in being (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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But unlike previous World Cups, many brands have begun centering campaigns around nonalcoholic beverages rather than treating them as niche alternatives.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026 -
Shortly upon arriving in Iraq, Armonda had realized that the standard procedure for treating severe brain trauma wasn’t working.—
Martha Raddatz,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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Protagonist Pictures is handling sales.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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Transfer to the refrigerator before serving to give it time to chill.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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After serving seven terms in the House, the maverick Massie was defeated in a May 19 race by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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“Acting (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acting%20%28toward%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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