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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By taking such decisive action, Probst and company sent a loud and clear message to not only the Survivor 49 cast, but to all future potential players as well.
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Successful turnarounds demand bold, decisive action.
—Daniel Schmeltz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The amendment essentially asks political appointees to commit political career suicide while navigating a constitutional crisis — a recipe for paralysis and politicization when decisive action is needed most.
—Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Successful turnarounds demand bold, decisive action.
—Daniel Schmeltz, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
The amendment essentially asks political appointees to commit political career suicide while navigating a constitutional crisis — a recipe for paralysis and politicization when decisive action is needed most.
—Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Wilson Luna, business & leadership consultant, helps leaders unlock clarity, take decisive action, and build operations that thrive.
—Wilson Luna, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Decisive action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decisive%20action. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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