take action
Example Sentences
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I am drowning in debt, as the old saying goes, and I need to take action.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
She said the government "will not hesitate to take action" to make clear that "where people's addresses are being published online, that is an offence and action has to be taken swiftly".
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
When asked if the House would take action on AI concerns before breaking for the midterms, he replied: "This is a very complex issue."
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The commission's Affordable Housing Act aims to provide cities with legal cover, clarifying when authorities can take action without falling foul of EU single market rules.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The FBI, in particular, was eager to take action and make a splash, even at the risk of giving the game away.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
