How to Use plan of action in a Sentence

plan of action

noun phrase
  • So, what should our plan of action be?
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • Stick to your plan of action for tasks now.
    — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The key now is to figure out the best plan of action.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • The best plan of action is to drive to the nearest shelter.
    — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
  • Check with yours to determine the best plan of action for you.
    — Jordyn Bradley, Fortune Well, 2 Feb. 2024
  • So the family came up with a plan of action.
    — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 June 2026
  • What is our plan of action if the worst-case scenario unfolds?
    — David Michels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • As the group was meeting to decide on a plan of action, the phone rang.
    — Dennis Overbye Hiroko Masuike, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2023
  • Then, get your plan of action based on your percentage range.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The best thing to do is to slow down, review and then readdress a new plan of action.
    — Kyle Thomas, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
  • There are many reasons this isn’t a good plan of action for avoiding spills and messes.
    — Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Nov. 2024
  • That's Amanda Cane's plan of action.
    — Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Vigilantes have a target in mind and a plan of action to follow.
    — Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
  • After each one, invite me to calmly respond with my plan of action.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
  • That could be followed by a joint declaration or plan of action.
    — John Deni, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Commit to a plan of action, and pursue your goals with confidence.
    — Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
  • Your best plan of action is to choose foods with very few carbs, like green leafy veggies or berries, when looking for produce.
    — Melissa Matthews, Men's Health, 2 May 2023
  • More rest, a less chaotic defence in front of him and a strong backup goalie would appear to be the best plan of action.
    — Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 26 Aug. 2024
  • Create a plan of action to cut out these self-sabotaging actions, and stick to it.
    — Kate Franke, Woman's Day, 1 May 2023
  • The First World War turned such musings into a plan of action.
    — Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Think of the first one as a shopping list and the second one as an in-depth evaluation and plan of action.
    — Baze Mpinja, Allure, 8 Feb. 2024
  • From that list, pick one that is measurable and achievable and then map out a plan of action to manifest it.
    — Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
  • As our server advised, the best plan of action is to flash your hazard lights for a few seconds after parking.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
  • As of early January, a plan of action has yet to be unveiled to the public.
    — Time, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Four months later, as students enter their third week of school, an exact plan of action remains unclear.
    — Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 16 Sep. 2024
  • To settle on this new plan of action, Buechel enlisted his direct reports.
    — Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 1 July 2024
  • The ambitious plan of action also set out to end poverty and hunger by 2030.
    — Julia Malleck, Quartz, 28 Apr. 2023
  • The task force wrote a 26-page report laying out a plan of action, which became a roadmap for lawmakers this spring.
    — Mike Rogoway | [email protected], oregonlive, 25 June 2023
  • Seeing a structured plan helps one see an organized plan of action instead of second-guessing.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Guests checking into Sensei meet with a guide to assess their body’s needs and develop a plan of action for their stay.
    — Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2023

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