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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Because this incident involved federal authorities, additional CPD supervisors responded to the scene to ensure the appropriate course of action was taken.
—Landon Mion , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Maybe that is the right course of action, though.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
That said, the best course of action in situations like these isn’t to retaliate, but rather to rise above the negativity and continue to focus on the children’s best interests.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
Because this incident involved federal authorities, additional CPD supervisors responded to the scene to ensure the appropriate course of action was taken.
—Landon Mion , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Maybe that is the right course of action, though.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
That said, the best course of action in situations like these isn’t to retaliate, but rather to rise above the negativity and continue to focus on the children’s best interests.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 12 Oct. 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 23 Oct. 2025.
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