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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Agents can engage in reasoning to determine the best course of action, and carry out decisions all on their own.
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
As the global economy absorbs Donald Trump's massive tariffs, Sen. Rand Paul is continuing to speak out about the negative consequences of the president's course of action.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
The best course of action is to have a foundation professional inspect the home to determine the root cause of the problem.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his team think the odds of a deal are low, and want to align on a joint course of action should things escalate to military force, one of the Israeli officials said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
As the global economy absorbs Donald Trump's massive tariffs, Sen. Rand Paul is continuing to speak out about the negative consequences of the president's course of action.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2025
The best course of action is to have a foundation professional inspect the home to determine the root cause of the problem.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his team think the odds of a deal are low, and want to align on a joint course of action should things escalate to military force, one of the Israeli officials said.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Course of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/course%20of%20action. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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