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action plan

American  
[ak-shuhn plan] / ˈæk ʃən ˈplæn /

noun

plural

action plans
  1. a plan that details the steps that must be taken to reach a certain goal.


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The government says its recent cancer action plan in England will aim to bring in stricter rules for sunbed use, including mandatory ID checks to make sure under-18s aren't using them.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

In 2024, a taskforce was established to develop and oversee an action plan to expand the campus in Derry.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“While we know this will not be an overnight fix, we are moving with a strong sense of urgency on our action plan to restore growth,” the CEO said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

"The feasibility and implementation of this action plan obviously depend on fuel solutions," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Work up an action plan to Save Bobby Phillips.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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