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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Because while artificial intelligence can recommend a course of action, only a leader can decide which future is worth building. Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Certified arborists can assess trees for structural issues, disease, or hazards to determine the safest course of action. Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026 That money would be better spent on enhancements to the existing bus rapid transit lines serving the NW metro area, albeit not a politically popular course of action. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026 Observe the environment, orient yourself in that environment by interpreting the incoming information, decide the best course of action based on your best judgement, and only then act. Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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