into action

idiom

: to an active state
They had already put the plan into action.

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In the years since her death, Jeff has channeled his grief into action, and now talks to Fort Worth area medical students about his wife’s story and the experience of living with ovarian cancer through the group Survivors Teaching Students. Ciara McCarthy 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025 And importantly, by asking the right kind of questions that will transform that curiosity into action. David Henkin, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 Yet, Aramayo’s sensitive portrayal of the man and Jones’ unflinching dedication to showing some of Davidson’s most painful moments, the ones that pushed him into action, add up to an insightful biopic that chronicles a very worthy subject. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025 That forced veteran Rasul Douglas into action two weeks after being signed. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for into action

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“Into action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/into%20action. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.

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