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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So far, however, there are no indications that law enforcement authorities have any plans to take action. Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026 The term describes systems that learn from the real world and take action inside it. Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Duncan argued the city has the authority to take action that is more useful for residents and said the city could not wait any longer. Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026 But Warsh and the Fed didn’t take action on Wednesday after a 9-3 vote to keep rates steady. David Goldman, CNN Money, 30 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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