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. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2026 The Mavericks big man will seek multiple opinions before determining the best course of action to treat the hand sprain. Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026 The best course of action is to go straight to the ticketing page and try to navigate the process that way. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026 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. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 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 13 Jan. 2026.

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