decisive action

noun

: an action or actions done quickly and with confidence
In emergency situations, one must be able to take decisive action.

Examples of decisive action in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Towards the middle of the month, Luna will reach its peak of fullness in the sign of Aries, energizing and inspiring us to act on our intuition and take decisive action. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024 Now is the time for organizations to take decisive action and invest in GenAI solutions that will position them for future success. Mike Whitmire, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024 Conversely, a deliberative leader—one who weighs every decision carefully, gathers input from multiple stakeholders and avoids rash actions—might excel in stable environments but struggle in crises, requiring rapid decisive action. Amber Nigam, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 In addition to feeling motivated to pursue your ambitions and showcase your talents, this transit inspires you to take decisive action in your professional life. Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decisive action 

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“Decisive action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decisive%20action. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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