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 burning bush comes to advise Esther on the best course of action.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 19 July 2025
However, if Harris hopes to have another shot as a truly viable candidate, her best course of action is undoubtedly to try her hand at the job in Sacramento.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
The best course of action is to drive towards the nearest shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
As part of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, federal agencies consult with both state and tribal historic preservation officers to determine a course of action if a discovery, such as human remains, occurs.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 19 July 2025
However, if Harris hopes to have another shot as a truly viable candidate, her best course of action is undoubtedly to try her hand at the job in Sacramento.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 18 July 2025
The best course of action is to drive towards the nearest shelter.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025
As part of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, federal agencies consult with both state and tribal historic preservation officers to determine a course of action if a discovery, such as human remains, occurs.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 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 3 Aug. 2025.
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