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 European policymakers must take bold and decisive action now to boost the old continent’s business attractiveness and secure the best chance of a recovery. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 30 May 2024 But as with other aspects of the White House’s handling of the U.S. alliance with Israel, solid rhetoric is unlikely to be matched with decisive action. —

The Editors, National Review, 21 May 2024 Only firm and decisive action can resolve the situation. —

Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 May 2024 Slow, decisive action will keep you on the right track and ease your mind. —

Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 May 2024 As for those now criticized for failure to take decisive action, consequences are few. —

Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024 This time around, the President and Vice President took decisive action through an economic agenda that has brought about the most equitable recovery in American history. —

Essence, 17 Apr. 2024 Read the full Scorpio Daily Horoscope Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Taking decisive action? —

USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2024 The Crossover The crossover marks a firm commitment to your goal by taking massive, decisive action. —

Angela Quach, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

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