How to Use action in a Sentence

action

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  • 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.
  • More importantly, you’re called to reflect on whether your actions align with your heart space.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Employers can't take adverse actions against employees for this practice, but firearms must remain out of sight.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Kuiper and Krukow aren’t just the ones calling the action.
    — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 June 2021
  • When in crisis, the worst action is to go dark and silent . .
    — BostonGlobe.com, 17 Sep. 2019
  • Scroll down to see more videos of the nails in action, below.
    — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, 11 July 2018
  • Democrats want to keep the focus on Trump and his actions, rather than on the Bidens.
    — Ephrat Livni, Quartz, 9 Nov. 2019
  • There is no action that a claimant needs to take right now.
    — Tami Luhby, CNN, 3 July 2021
  • The post ended with a call to action and a link to donate.
    — Jane Hanson, Forbes, 26 May 2021
  • And the four months away from action didn't help, either.
    — Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 12 July 2020
  • The burst of contentious actions sent war tremors across the region.
    — Anne Barnard and Maria Abi-Habib, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2017
  • Here are six of the best moments from the weekend's action...
    — SI.com, 2 Apr. 2018
  • Get into a few flocks, then bring the next group in for some action.
    — Joe Genzel, Outdoor Life, 12 Jan. 2021
  • Drop in and observe the groomers in action and ask questions.
    — Washington Post, 6 July 2019
  • If rock-bottom prices are your thing, this is where the action is.
    — Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE.com, 13 July 2022
  • But beyond that, most of the action takes place in software.
    — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2020
  • Mrazek will be the No. 1, but Lyon will still get action.
    — Sam Carchidi, Philly.com, 19 Feb. 2018
  • Shamet will likely see more action at the game with Payne out.
    — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Merck, first out of the gate, was working with a drug that has a nifty mode of action.
    — Adam Rogers, Wired, 19 Nov. 2021
  • One way is through the courts and the other way is through labor action like a strike.
    — Catrina Petersen | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 June 2024
  • And there's no reason to think that Theron can't keep this action run alive.
    — Derek Lawrence, EW.com, 13 July 2020
  • The easiest way to get the rest of your body in on the hydrating action?
    — Sophie Wirt, Allure, 18 Feb. 2018
  • As far as fans could tell, Swift’s suite was where the celebrity action was.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
  • Rain, storm surge, and wave action is a greater public risk.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 21 June 2017

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