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, 12 Dec. 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, 8 Dec. 2025
Of course, the best part of this entire confrontation was Blue Sophi tentatively walking up behind them and trying to determine if her best course of action was to enter or avoid.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Her family's care manager went through her dad's medical records, interviewed Ty and her family members and came up with a course of action.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Dec. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 12 Dec. 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, 8 Dec. 2025
Of course, the best part of this entire confrontation was Blue Sophi tentatively walking up behind them and trying to determine if her best course of action was to enter or avoid.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Dec. 2025
Her family's care manager went through her dad's medical records, interviewed Ty and her family members and came up with a course of action.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Dec. 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 16 Dec. 2025.
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