action
noun
the process or state of acting or of being active.
actions
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pluralof action.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the Associated Press that “words and actions that hurt the feelings of the Chinese people will naturally be met with joint opposition from all sectors of Chinese society.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Restructuring and cost-saving actions by HSBC, which include selling off a series of business units this year, have saved the bank $1.4 billion since 2025, it said Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Authentic Brands' legal complaint references other legal actions, and says that Claude admitted to crossing a line.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
We all ultimately pay the piper and take accountability for our actions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Only years later did Melita overcome her Nazi training and realize the implication of her actions.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
