course of action
noun phrase
: the actions to be taken
We're trying to determine the best course of action at this point.
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Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr. Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action.
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Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action.
—EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
While Talos’ time among humans influenced his way of thinking, Pandora never adapted to her environment or pursued a course of action unrelated to her purpose.
—Sofia Giannuzzi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
But with limited time and energy across the organization, meeting hosts should carefully consider if a meeting is the best course of action.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Out of an abundance of caution and the health of Mr Santana, the decision to postpone the show was the most prudent course of action.
—EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
While Talos’ time among humans influenced his way of thinking, Pandora never adapted to her environment or pursued a course of action unrelated to her purpose.
—Sofia Giannuzzi, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025
But with limited time and energy across the organization, meeting hosts should carefully consider if a meeting is the best course of action.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for course of action
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“Course of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20action. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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