decisive action
noun
: an action or actions done quickly and with confidence
In emergency situations, one must be able to take decisive action.
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However, in this case, the commander in chief, President Trump, is taking decisive action to rid our communities of these gangs that are operating in a paramilitary fashion.
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CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
In his book, Shah advocates for bold, high-impact strategies— setting ambitious goals, taking decisive action, and forging unexpected alliances to drive real change.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration would do well to follow the lead of Maryland, which is taking decisive action to stop the spread of bird flu.
—Asha Subramanian, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
California must take decisive action so that every student learns this history, and learns it well.
—Aya Shechter, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
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CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
In his book, Shah advocates for bold, high-impact strategies— setting ambitious goals, taking decisive action, and forging unexpected alliances to drive real change.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration would do well to follow the lead of Maryland, which is taking decisive action to stop the spread of bird flu.
—Asha Subramanian, Baltimore Sun, 12 Feb. 2025
California must take decisive action so that every student learns this history, and learns it well.
—Aya Shechter, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decisive action
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“Decisive action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decisive%20action. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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