plan of action

noun phrase

: a course of what will be done
We need to agree on a plan of action.

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However, today’s astro-weather is accepting what becomes clear, instead of charging forward with a plan of action. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 The best plan of action is to drive to the nearest shelter. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026 So the family came up with a plan of action. — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 June 2026 So, what should our plan of action be? — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for plan of action

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“Plan of action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan%20of%20action. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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