plan of action

noun phrase

: a course of what will be done
We need to agree on a plan of action.

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Stick to your plan of action for tasks now. Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026 Deadline hears that there were back-to-back Zoom calls between the BBC, BAFTA, and other parties on Monday morning, with those involved scoping out a statement and a plan of action. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 23 Feb. 2026 In cases such as this one, owners are expected to provide a timeframe and plan of action to address multiple violations in these meetings. Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026 In El Paso, Texas, the nonpartisan city council unanimously passed a plan of action last week to explore ways to prevent the opening of new ICE detention centers within city limits. Lautaro Grinspan, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plan of action

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“Plan of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan%20of%20action. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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