action
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That generally is when one of the three weather services believes it the potential to cause an amber 'be prepared' or red 'take action' warning.
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2023
“She is a prime example of today’s ‘ready for action’ rising women conductors.”
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023
Skavdahl concluded that industry petitioners lack standing to challenge DOI moves beyond the initial filing date "because such later action is not necessarily 'final agency action' at the time their standing is determined."
From Salon • Sep. 3, 2022
Roberts observed: “When Congress seeks information ‘needed for intelligent legislative action’, it ‘unquestionably’ remains ‘the duty of all citizens to cooperate’.”
From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2020
And with the new departments were often instituted ‘community action’ programs.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
Vocabulary lists containing action
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Common Core Grade 6, List 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 1
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