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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No matter how well-intentioned a policy goal or noble a humanitarian cause, there are always tradeoffs to weigh before deciding on a course of action. —

Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 But given the extensive repair work needed, it was eventually decided that the best course of action was for Marin to get a completely brand new mobile home. —

David Chiu, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024 And the best course of action for the board member is to err on the side of disclosure, as opposed to parsing the definition. —

Michael Peregrine, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Education is key Whether your child is scared, nervous, or struggling with a mental health condition already, Teefey says the best course of action is to learn everything there is to help confront their fears. —

Alexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for course of action

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