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course of action

NOUN

line

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course position program route system

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approach avenue ideology method polity practice principle procedure scheme

NOUN

plan

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arrangement deal idea intention method policy procedure program project proposal strategy suggestion system treatment

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aim angle animus contrivance device disposition expedient gimmick intent layout machination meaning means orderliness outline pattern picture platform plot projection proposition purpose scenario stratagem tactics trick undertaking

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big picture game plan ground plan

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disorganization

NOUN

process

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action case course development growth means measure mechanism movement operation practice procedure proceeding progress rule step system technique trial way

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advance channels evolution fashion formation manner mode outgrowth performance progression routine stage suit transaction unfolding wise working

WEAK

modus operandi red tape

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cessation decline decrease idleness ignorance inaction inactivity stoppage

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failure halt

NOUN

system

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arrangement operation policy practice procedure process scheme strategy structure technique

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artifice custom fashion manner methodicalness methodology mode orderliness pattern proceeding regularity routine systematization tactics theory usage way wise

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definite plan logical process modus modus operandi orderly process systematic process

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reality

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cog disorder disorganization part

NOUN

way

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action approach course fashion form idea manner means measure move plan practice procedure process step style system use

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contrivance custom design expedient groove habit habitude instrument kick mode outline plot policy scheme shot stroke tack usage wont

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modus

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Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook said the right course of action is to hold interest rates steady for now, but she is prepared to raise rates if inflation persists.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The best course of action, he decided, was to keep his head down and play hard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

That’s because the best course of action in many situations is to do nothing, and investors’ use of AI biases them toward action over inaction.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

What’s Next: EBay has said it is reviewing the unsolicited offer to determine the course of action for it and its shareholders.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

However, this was one of those rare occasions when lying really was the best course of action.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

course of action

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