action

Example Sentences

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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

Investors look for reasons to take profits, even though the rationales may have nothing to do with the market action.

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

Such action could easily be hidden; elbows, knees, hips, and ankles were covered by long dresses.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock