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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But that course of action has produced our warming world.
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Given their legal background, the poster knew that wasn’t the correct course of action.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 May 2025
The simplest course of action after Friday: Get more pucks to the net.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
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Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
The best course of action is to drive to the closest shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
Given their legal background, the poster knew that wasn’t the correct course of action.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 18 May 2025
The simplest course of action after Friday: Get more pucks to the net.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025
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 1 Jun. 2025.
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