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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In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Collecting assessments via this process will help the Indiana Department of Homeland Security determine damage estimates and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The best course of action is to drive towards the nearest shelter.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
For others, medication is the best course of action.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 14 June 2026
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Collecting assessments via this process will help the Indiana Department of Homeland Security determine damage estimates and develop the next course of action in the disaster recovery process.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
The best course of action is to drive towards the nearest shelter.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026
For others, medication is the best course of action.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 14 June 2026
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 21 Jun. 2026.
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