How to Use action in a Sentence

action

noun

• She tried to explain her actions.
• The school took disciplinary action against the drunken students.
• He was critical of the government's actions before the war.
• The problem may require military action.
• They decided that no further action was necessary.
• I accept full responsibility for my actions.
• The situation demanded immediate action.
• The price action is just as stark.
  — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
• His actions have held up thus far.
  — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
• End with one clear action step.
  — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
• Watch the stars of the sport in action.
  — Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
• Allen said his death should be seen as a call to action.
  — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
• Nobody likes for there to be these types of actions.
  — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
• Neville was killed in action a year later.
  — CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
• Those actions will take time to have an impact.
  — Brian Bennett, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
• Scroll down to see more videos of the nails in action, below.
  — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 11 July 2018
• His actions, good or bad, affect us all.
  — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 3 May 2026
• One of the biggest action shots in the first hour comes when — eek!
  — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
• Get into a few flocks, then bring the next group in for some action.
  — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 12 Jan. 2021
• If rock-bottom prices are your thing, this is where the action is.
  — Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2022
• Now, let’s prepare for the main-stage action.
  — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
• So yes, stronger action is needed.
  — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
• Over the years, Price has built a life rooted in action.
  — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
• Watch the video above to see Scooter in action!
  — Ronnie Li, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
• Shamet will likely see more action at the game with Payne out.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2022
• But that's action that Congress needs to take.
  — ABC News, 17 May 2026
• Their quick actions likely the reason no one was killed in this crash.
  — Natalie Dreier, ajc, 27 Apr. 2018
• Drop in and observe the groomers in action and ask questions.
  — Washington Post, 6 July 2019
• The reckless teenager whose actions cost the life of a dear friend?
  — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 May 2025
• Put simply, action heals minds.
  — Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025