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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The debate marked a substantial departure from the beginning of the year, when the central bank was still signaling interest-rate cuts as the most likely course of action in 2026.
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
However, it can only be administered to patients who meet specific criteria, the CDC said, adding those at risk are advised to contact their medical provider immediately for the best course of action.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 May 2026
That means a course of action that targets everything from blackheads to excess sebum production to sebaceous filaments, the thin threads that tend to pop up on your nose, to even redness, which can cause skin to swell, enhancing the appearance of pores.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 May 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, 12 May 2026
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Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
However, it can only be administered to patients who meet specific criteria, the CDC said, adding those at risk are advised to contact their medical provider immediately for the best course of action.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 May 2026
That means a course of action that targets everything from blackheads to excess sebum production to sebaceous filaments, the thin threads that tend to pop up on your nose, to even redness, which can cause skin to swell, enhancing the appearance of pores.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 May 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, 12 May 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 23 May. 2026.
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