An apparently criminal act could often serve a greater purpose, as it did in this case.

Hopes rose that the second act might serve as a contrast.

The first act served as a retrospective of Elvis' career from 1956 to 1968.

His last public act was serving as a presidential elector in the 1996 election.

The first act has served to reveal a situation that already exists.

They have to realize that an act of violence does not serve their interest.

Besides, any such dramatic act would only serve to more quickly precipitate discovery of what he had done.

Could evil acts sometimes serve the purpose of the life spirit?

His act of bravery served as an inspiration to the troops.

The act served as more of a joint resolution than an actual law.