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, 31 Oct. 2025
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, 30 Oct. 2025
Either way, given where Cleveland stands at the moment as an organization, maybe a trade is the best course of action for both sides.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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, 30 Oct. 2025
Either way, given where Cleveland stands at the moment as an organization, maybe a trade is the best course of action for both sides.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Course of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20action. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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