Sentence examples for act mean from inspiring English sources

Begins to act mean when they are on the job.

What does the Care Act mean for older people in prisons?

"Prevent and the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act mean the government is expecting us to censor a lot of speakers.

But what does this new act mean in practice for businesses, and does it have any hope of achieving its aims?

There's no "deep down", there's no "at heart" – rather, if you act mean all the time, then you are mean; and if you act kindly, you are kind.

Changes introduced by Ken Clarke when justice secretary, under the 2012 Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act mean victims seeking legal advice must produce documentary proof they meet strict criteria.

The 1850 Fugitive Slave Act meant that free blacks could be seized for the flimsiest reason.

This is not some juggling act meant to accommodate East and West Coast viewers at once.

The act means that requests do not have to be supported by any prima facie evidence.

Ms. Domini's balancing act means that her index has tracked the market better this year.

A welcome new freedom-of-information act means dodgy deals no longer stay hidden.