Example sentences of "also act on the " in BNC.

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1 He may also act on the principle that ‘ things have always been done this way ’ and justify his actions accordingly .
2 The hope is that the professionals who are part of the group are not only listening to but also acting on the ideas that are put forward by members of the group .
3 Essential oils also act on the central nervous system — some will relax ( chamomile , lavender ) , others will stimulate ( rosemary , basil ) .
4 The extent to which genes within a family are similar to one another ( that is , the degree of homogeneity in a family ) depends upon a balance between the rate of homogenisation , the rate of mutation and the selective forces that also act on the family .
5 The solicitor acting for the College sought to argue that the Rybak case did not help Mr Sen as he had also acted on the advice of a solicitor .
6 He was also a musical performer and also acted on the dramatic stage .
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