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, 7 Feb. 2026
The Transport Drive warehouse sits within Orlando’s city limits, however, and its attorney, Mayanne Downs, concluded the city had no course of action to block it.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Gagliardi says your best course of action here is to simply blot up as much of the stain as possible and get the item to a dry cleaner for professional treatment.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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, 4 Feb. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The Transport Drive warehouse sits within Orlando’s city limits, however, and its attorney, Mayanne Downs, concluded the city had no course of action to block it.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Gagliardi says your best course of action here is to simply blot up as much of the stain as possible and get the item to a dry cleaner for professional treatment.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Course of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20action. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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