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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Iranian officials, by contrast, chose the second course of action. Esfandyar Batmanghelidj, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026 Now, the Twins are weighing what the best course of action is for Buxton. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 With unified customer data, AI can then determine the next best course of action by determining the best time, place, and channel to reach the customer. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 And with the Brewers already a lock for the postseason and running away with the top overall seed, it's given rise to questions about the most advisable course of action for the 24-year-old. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 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 Sep. 2026.

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