action

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

He said he was prompted to take action after a parent described feeling they had effectively "lost their child" to a smartphone.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Stock action has been mixed following recent earnings reports.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“I want to thank President Trump and EPA Administrator Zeldin for taking action and working alongside us to help survivors get the support they need and deserve,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“To think that we can go over every action or every play,” he said, “it’s impossible.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Almost any action might go unnoticed in the dark and excitement of a séance.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock