decisive action
noun
: an action or actions done quickly and with confidence
In emergency situations, one must be able to take decisive action.
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The time for bold leadership and decisive action is now.
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Mark Powell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Trump’s election made Democrats more pessimistic about the economic future, but Republicans more hopeful.
SACRAMENTO — After voters in November sent a clear message that the rising cost of living remained a top concern, California lawmakers came to the Capitol vowing to take decisive action.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Darr lauded the sophomore for his decisive action amid the tragedy.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025
Master Every Aspect Of The Business Confidence as a leader comes from deep knowledge and decisive action.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Mark Powell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Trump’s election made Democrats more pessimistic about the economic future, but Republicans more hopeful.
SACRAMENTO — After voters in November sent a clear message that the rising cost of living remained a top concern, California lawmakers came to the Capitol vowing to take decisive action.
—Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
Darr lauded the sophomore for his decisive action amid the tragedy.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 20 Apr. 2025
Master Every Aspect Of The Business Confidence as a leader comes from deep knowledge and decisive action.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for decisive action
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“Decisive action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decisive%20action. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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