Sentence examples for to act but from inspiring English sources

"Italy has to act, but it can do it".

She vowed to act, but not for Gene alone.

They promised to act but provided no details.

He wanted to act but did little about it.

cannot compel members to act, but its findings carry great weight.

Other countries are slower to act, but the mask occasionally slips.

"Congress still needs to act, but we won't have this looming May deadline looming over us".

It doesn't need legislative authority to act, but it is looking over its shoulder.

It shows "convertible values" — enough high cards to act, but no better call available.

"Lisbon reinforces our capacity to act, but at least as important is our willingness to act".

He had ambitions to act, but found only stage management work in the local theatres.