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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The victim, who both outlets reported is from Winter Park, was transported to the hospital to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries.—
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USA Today,
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These drugs also treat heart failure and kidney disease.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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When cooking or serving food outside, make sure to keep it covered to keep wasps out.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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In many ways, square dancing has served as a metaphor for the positivity community can bring, Neikirk said.—
Emma Hall
July 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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While marketed as ideal starter pets for children, they were described by multiple users as difficult to handle and heartbreakingly short-lived.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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There are, however, a variety of B2B businesses out there tailored to handle services like these.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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“Act (toward).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/act%20%28toward%29. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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