military action
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But that -- or any type of military action -- is unlikely to bring about a resolution to the conflict.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
The U.S. had avoided responding to Iranian attacks on ships through August as it shifted away from military action in favor of relying on economic pressure to squeeze Iran.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
The Atlantic reported that the White House's strategy was to try to push the conflict into the background, avoiding more military action and focusing on less newsy economic measures against Tehran.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
The Pentagon said at the time that private companies should not be able to constrain military action.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
He had a breezy highway driving style, but when making any kind of maneuver he snapped into military action, pummeling the wheel with strong hands.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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