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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Paasi told Gutman that the ideal course of action in Laos would be to pump water out of the cave so that everyone trapped inside could walk out.
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Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Ars has previously examined the logic behind orbital data centers along with the economic challenges of taking this course of action.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2026
The debate marked a substantial departure from the beginning of the year, when the central bank was still signaling interest-rate cuts as the most likely course of action in 2026.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
However, it can only be administered to patients who meet specific criteria, the CDC said, adding those at risk are advised to contact their medical provider immediately for the best course of action.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 May 2026
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Matt Gutman, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Ars has previously examined the logic behind orbital data centers along with the economic challenges of taking this course of action.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 21 May 2026
The debate marked a substantial departure from the beginning of the year, when the central bank was still signaling interest-rate cuts as the most likely course of action in 2026.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 20 May 2026
However, it can only be administered to patients who meet specific criteria, the CDC said, adding those at risk are advised to contact their medical provider immediately for the best course of action.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for course of action
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“Course of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20action. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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