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action

Definition for action

Strong match

cause

noun as in an aggressive military deed

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The exceptions are the cement sector, which has little supply-side action, and the auto sector, which has seen better revenue growth but lower margin, they say.

His message echoed the sentiments expressed by For Liberty & Justice leaders and attendees during a recent night of action at Mercy Culture Church.

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Separately, BBC chair Samir Shah has said the BBC would like to apologise for the edit, which he called an "error of judgement" which gave the impression of a "direct call for violent action".

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She said small businesses had been stopped from employing staff by "ever increasing regulation, litigation and tax", and called for Rachel Reeves to "take action that backs jobs and growth".

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The joint action saw every police force in the UK work with partners including Trading Standards, HM Revenue & Customs and Home Office Immigration Enforcement.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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