as in to be (to)
to behave toward in a stated way
I would never act toward my boss that way
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Exception handling shouldn’t be treated as grunt work.—
Aditya Shah, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Guests were treated to a live demonstration by artisans, who had traveled from the Tod’s factory in Le Marche, that showed just how much work and care goes into the iconic gommini driving moccasins.—
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Sail-away parties are often held when departing destinations, like a variety of personal pizzas being served while leaving Naples, Italy.—
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Alex Thomas has served as the Washington Correspondent for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette since November 2022.—
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Driving experience Air Ride Adaptive Suspension & Magnetic Ride Control: this adjusts the vehicle’s height and damping for handling various driving conditions.—
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This names someone who can pay your bills and otherwise handle your finances if you become incapacitated.—
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“Act (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/act%20%28toward%29. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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