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actions
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a formal or legal process in which it is decided if someone has done something wrong or illegal
- The action was filed to resolve the dispute between the two parties.
- The company faced legal action for breach of contract.
- The court decided to dismiss the action due to lack of evidence.
- Legal action was taken after the contract was violated.
- The plaintiff initiated legal action to seek damages for the harm done.
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the process of doing something, often requiring effort, with a specific purpose or goal in mind
- The team took immediate action to address the client’s concerns.
- Her actions during the crisis showed great leadership.
- The soldiers were ready for action as soon as the orders were given.
- He planned every step carefully before putting the plan into action.
- A quick action by the lifeguard saved the swimmer from drowning.
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the condition or state of being active or engaged in activity
- The athlete thrives on constant action.
- The city is full of action day and night.
- He enjoys a life of action rather than idleness.
- The project involved nonstop action from the team.
- She prefers work with plenty of action and movement.
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the act of fighting a war or battle
- The action on the battlefield was intense, with both sides fiercely contesting the territory.
- Historical records detail the action of the war in vivid and dramatic terms.
- The general’s strategic decisions significantly influenced the outcome of the military action.
- During the action, soldiers had to adapt quickly to changing conditions.
- Diplomats worked to end the prolonged action that had devastated the region.
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a process or effect produced by nature, not human intent
- The action of the waves eroded the cliffs.
- Wind action shaped the sand dunes.
- The chemical's action caused the solution to change color.
- Heat action accelerated the reaction.
- The action of gravity keeps planets in orbit.
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the part of a mechanism that transmits power or motion
- The piano's action must be repaired.
- The firearm's action determines its rate of fire.
- A smooth action ensures precision in the machine.
- The clock's action drives the hands.
- The lever controls the action of the press.
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the characteristic of being active, energetic, or forceful
- Her leadership is full of action.
- The team shows courage and action in crisis.
- He has an action-oriented personality.
- Action is key to success in competitive fields.
- The manager valued employees with action and initiative.
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the sequence of events forming the plot of a story or drama
- The novel's action unfolds across three generations.
- Most of the action occurs in the city's underworld.
- The play's action revolves around a family feud.
- The story's action escalates toward a climax.
- Writers must carefully structure the action in a thriller.
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the most important, interesting, or energetic work or events in a field
- Wall Street is where the financial action happens.
- The action in tech startups is concentrated in Silicon Valley.
- Students wanted to be where the action was on campus.
- The action in the fashion world changes every season.
- Social media is where the marketing action is today.
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an operation or measure undertaken by a government or international body
- The government took action to improve public safety.
- Environmental action is needed to combat climate change.
- International action was taken to resolve the crisis.
- The council voted on action regarding the new policy.
- Action by authorities prevented the outbreak from spreading.
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fast-moving events that create excitement, suspense, or danger
- The film is full of thrilling action.
- Soldiers were caught in the heat of action.
- The action on the battlefield was intense.
- Video games provide immersive action for players.
- The action in the final sequence was breathtaking.
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an enjoyable or stimulating activity
- Skiing in the Alps provides plenty of action.
- The festival was packed with action and entertainment.
- He sought action on his vacation to escape boredom.
- Adventure sports offer non-stop action.
- Camping trips can be full of action for kids.
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sexual activity or intercourse, often used with a quantifier
- She gave him some action last night.
- I hope to get a bit of action with the hot guy from the club.
- He's always talking about getting action at parties.
- They joked that the movie promised more action than it delivered.