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action plan

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[ak-shuhn plan] / ˈæk ʃən ˈplæn /

noun

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


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The company on Tuesday provided its latest action plan to L.A. city officials to mitigate the smell, but even some elected officials are skeptical.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The ETS shake-up was presented alongside an electrification action plan, which the commission said is aimed at reducing the gap between electricity prices and fossil-fuel costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

That incident, along with a New York Times investigation into deaths from U.S. airstrikes, spurred the adoption of the civilian harm mitigation and response action plan in 2022.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Campaigners are gathering data and testimonies until July, and plan to file a legal case seeking stronger heat protections and a more effective action plan.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Work up an action plan to Save Bobby Phillips.

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements

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