take action
idiom
: to do something : to act in order to get a particular result
The committee is ready to take action.
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There must be real diplomatic pressure for countries that disproportionately originate these scams to take action to shut them down.
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Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2024
However, one member, Republican Kathie Conway, has been unable to attend meetings, which means that the commission remains one person short of being able to take action on complaints.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2024
In an interview, Eichenbaum said his Second Amendment resolution inspired several other jurisdictions to take action.
—ProPublica, 10 July 2024
Lacking many options to take action, the parents finally went to court, seeking to prevent him from donating to anyone else.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 3 July 2024
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Orlando Sentinel and New York Daily News Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2024
However, one member, Republican Kathie Conway, has been unable to attend meetings, which means that the commission remains one person short of being able to take action on complaints.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2024
In an interview, Eichenbaum said his Second Amendment resolution inspired several other jurisdictions to take action.
—ProPublica, 10 July 2024
Lacking many options to take action, the parents finally went to court, seeking to prevent him from donating to anyone else.
—Brian Lowry, CNN, 3 July 2024
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“Take action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/take%20action. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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