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verb phrase
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He doesn’t apologize for taking action against those he said weren’t doing their jobs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
But there is also a camp of Fed officials who believe the central bank can be patient and see whether inflation ticks down before taking action.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 11, 2026
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Possible Synonyms
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- rolling up one's sleeves
- lighting a fire
- being about it
- getting it done
- making moves
Possible Antonyms
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- being all talk
- remaining passive
- sitting on one's hands
- letting it slide
- watching from the sidelines
