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Discover LudwigThe phrase "act to them" is not correct in standard written English.
It is unclear and does not convey a clear meaning in its current form.
Example: "We need to act to them in a way that shows our support." (This example still lacks clarity.)
Alternatives: "act towards them" or "take action for them."
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You might have mentioned the trampoline act to them, but I understand why you didn't: you thought you had handled it.
She helped local groups understand town charters, explained the Freedom of Information Act to them and reviewed their cable television franchise agreements.
The first time I tried to read the riot act to them when they were staying up much too late and disobeying their mother, I went in and raised my voice.
Why doesn't Geithner get them all back in Washington and read the riot act to them.
The first day of school is very important for your reputation, because when you meet new people, it depends on how you act to them, because after all, they see who you are, and you don't want any rumors going around, because that could also ruin your chance to make straight A's.
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If the reports are false, the BEA is likely to act to discredit them.
Janjawid militias wreaked havoc on civilians while the Sudanese government failed to act to restrain them.
Groups opposed to technology will be alarmed by these developments and will act to halt them.
If there have been sins of omission, we will act to rectify them".
When we identify obstacles in our learning and doing, we can act to eliminate them.
They were read passages from the Official Secrets Act to deter them from speaking out, according to the source.
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