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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act could be" is not correct in standard written English as it lacks clarity and context.
It may be used in a sentence where the subject is implied, but it requires additional information to convey a complete thought.
Example: "The act could be considered a violation of the rules."
Alternatives: "action might be" or "deed could be".
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The same balancing act could be at play with inflammation.
Ultimately the Affordable Care Act could be a tonic for the economy.
He figured out how my act could be enlarged, controlled, polished.
"But a new housing act could be a very important tool in the box of interventions.
Everyone was aware that in the wrong hands, their act could be a humiliation.
"He figured out how my act could be enlarged, controlled and polished," he said.
She also advises that the Computer Misuse Act could be used without any ambiguity.
Now the act could be invoked only during an actual war.
She also added that "overly playing the 'poor me' act", could be a signal that you're being manipulated.
Civil liberties groups expressed concerns that the act could be used in the future by a government with malign intent.
Yet, subject to the EU referendum, a long promised consultation paper on the act could be with us within months.
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