take action

Example Sentences

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In both cases, shareholders had other ways to take action: they could sue in state court in Delaware, where the companies were incorporated, or sell their shares.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Seeing reports of others’ problems can encourage homeowners to take action, said South Carolina construction-defect attorney Justin Lucey.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

It said it had robust procedures to investigate complaints and take action based on the available evidence, but it would be inappropriate to comment on the outcome of an individual and anonymous case.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

It’ll be so hot for this time of year that forecasters across the state are advising residents to take action to avoid heat illness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Other prisoners had advised him to take action and file a federal complaint, since he couldn't legally be held on death row.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson