decisive action
noun
: an action or actions done quickly and with confidence
In emergency situations, one must be able to take decisive action.
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Russian officials have repeatedly warned that Moscow would take decisive action — including a potential mass strike on Kyiv — if Ukrainian attacks disrupt official events scheduled for Saturday.
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
If violations are substantiated, the District takes decisive action in accordance with the law and our policies.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 May 2026
In 2024, voters took decisive action on unchecked homelessness, addiction and retail crime by passing Proposition 36.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
For Victoria’s Secret to truly take flight, Blundy said the company needs a board ready to take decisive action.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
If violations are substantiated, the District takes decisive action in accordance with the law and our policies.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 May 2026
In 2024, voters took decisive action on unchecked homelessness, addiction and retail crime by passing Proposition 36.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
For Victoria’s Secret to truly take flight, Blundy said the company needs a board ready to take decisive action.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for decisive action
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“Decisive action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decisive%20action. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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