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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
For complex disruptions, a human is still involved in performing a check and approving/executing a course of action.
—Prashant Kondle, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Ultimately, the company appears to have decided on a friendlier course of action.
—David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
But for many, the only course of action at the present moment is inaction.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2025
For complex disruptions, a human is still involved in performing a check and approving/executing a course of action.
—Prashant Kondle, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Ultimately, the company appears to have decided on a friendlier course of action.
—David Armstrong, CNN Money, 10 May 2025
But for many, the only course of action at the present moment is inaction.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 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 21 May. 2025.
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