see action

phrase

: to fight in a battle
His unit first saw action on June 20th.

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Head coach Kevin Stefanski previously deemed starters unlikely to see action in the second preseason game. Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026 McDougal was one of the four Sox pitchers to see action after Martin on Thursday. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 On Monday, Hafley indicated starters could be in line to see action in the first preseason game. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026 Danniel Flowers started as a junior but also could see action as a receiver this season. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for see action

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“See action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20action. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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