The general knew, as well as he did, that the head of the council could act for the council in the council's absence.

A strong presumption exists internationally that a head of state has acted within his proper authority.

A snake's detached head can immediately act by reflex and potentially bite.

In this case, the read-write head acts as an intermediary.

The wide head could have acted like a hydrofoil, helping the creature glide through the water.

Paula's head was bent over the map, acting as navigator for the route to the point where they would attempt the crossing into Germany.

The head and shoulders of the Elasmosaurus most likely acted as a rudder.

To this day, the old man's head acts as a symbol of unity of the people in what is now a modern city.

Previously, the heads of the key county divisions, including the treasurer, acted with relative autonomy.

We thought with an age limit a reasonable one the older heads could act as ballast while they grow up.