take action

phrase

: to do something : to act in order to get a particular result
The committee is ready to take action.

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If a manufacturer doesn’t follow the law, the Texas Attorney General’s Office can take action. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026 This federal legislation would help bolster and support those efforts, including helping states get the data to understand its prevalence in their jurisdictions and then take action to address it. Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 Alter also confirmed the Sky would not take action against Cloud. Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Any member who receives a yellow letter may need to take action in 2027 to remain eligible for Medicaid, and OHCA will send a separate notice explaining what documentation is required to maintain coverage if more information is needed. Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for take action

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“Take action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20action. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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