take action

idiom

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

Examples of take action in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Word had spread that board members could take action against Carr. Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024 Pennsylvania health officials urge people in Montgomery County and surrounding areas to take action against severe infection and spread of the illness. Julia Daye, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024 The 2023 effort saw over 1,400 members of the music community take action with MusiCares, according to the organization. Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 Apr. 2024 As a leading organization for social justice and civil rights, the NAACP was called on to take action and issue a response. Kyle Bowser, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024 The group calls on Japan’s government to take action, including the passage of laws that protect elections and national security and stronger copyright laws. Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 Apr. 2024 Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take action on South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District. Marilyn W. Thompson, ProPublica, 4 Apr. 2024 Such clubs are voluntary groups that educate students on environmental issues and encourage them to take action to improve their environment. Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024 January's lawsuit wasn't the first time fans tried to take action over Madonna's late start time. S. Dev, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024

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“Take action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20action. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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