course of action
noun phrase
: the actions to be taken
We're trying to determine the best course of action at this point.
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When external pressure intensifies—political, economic, or social—institutions often respond by narrowing their field of vision and toeing the line seems like the most reasonable course of action.
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Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Amy Ford, the executive director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, or DOTI, said her office had decided on the new course of action partly in response to an outcry from residents since the city altered an earlier plan for Alameda in the fall.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026
In extremely dense fog where visibility is near zero, the best course of action is to first turn on your hazard lights, then simply pull into a safe location such as a parking lot of a local business, and stop.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
Amy Ford, the executive director of the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure, or DOTI, said her office had decided on the new course of action partly in response to an outcry from residents since the city altered an earlier plan for Alameda in the fall.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Course of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20action. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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