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How to use the word action in a Sentence? Page #8

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So, I do think that opportunity to engage in this one tool of, not just direct action but also mass non-violent action as a means of change which we know is pretty effective — the window for doing something in that vein is getting shorter.

– Varshini Prakash

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1 year ago

The State of Arizona is providing voluntary transportation for asylum seekers only to Washington, D.C., not New York, president Biden created the crisis at the border — he’s failed to respond to calls for action and refuses to even visit the border, so we’re bringing the issue a little closer to home for President Biden.

– Doug Ducey

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1 year ago

We're seeing an acceleration on clean energy... what has previously been seen as climate action has become part of the energy security conversation.

– Lisa Fischer

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The current heatwave should be driving more action, it affects productivity, it affects the functions of the economy... that feedback loop hasn't been understood in the past.

– Lisa Fischer

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Driven by the courage of survivors and advocates around the country, House Democrats have proudly led the charge for life-saving action to combat gun violence.

– House Judiciary Committee

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1 year ago

Many more people would have died last night if not for a responsible armed citizen that took action very quickly within the first two minutes of the shooting.

– Greenwood Police Chief James Ison

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1 year ago

Fentanyl has quickly emerged as one of the most dangerous drugs responsible for creating a public health crisis in the United States, it is vital the federal government takes immediate action to address the opioid epidemic and protect the American people by designating fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD).

– Lance Gooden

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1 year ago

It’s clear that the status quo isn’t working. WMD designation would allow the federal government to activate unused and under-used resources to stop illicit fentanyl before it ever reaches our border, [FAF] encourages the Biden Administration to take this decisive and necessary action, giving illicit fentanyl the WMD designation it deserves.

– James Rauh

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

He engaged the gunman from quite a distance with a handgun -- was very proficient in that, very tactically sound and as he moved to close in on the suspect he was also motioning for people to exit behind him, many more people would have died last night if not for a responsible armed citizen that took action very quickly within the first two minutes of the shooting.

– James Ison

Found on CNN
1 year ago

If the filibuster gets in the way, it's like voting rights — we should require an exception to the filibuster for this action.

– President Biden

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1 year ago

It is vital the federal government takes immediate action to address the opioid epidemic and protect the American people by designating fentanyl as a [WMD].

– Lance Gooden

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

Am I concerned that it will be a decade before we have a climate majority? I am damn concerned about that, we have to use every tool at our disposal, and certainly the tool right now is bold, intense executive action.

– Jeff Merkley

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

What I am looking for is a coordinated agency wide response at the executive level that is utilizing every tool and agency at their disposal to address the climate crisis. when [the 2010 bill] fizzled out, there was no discussion or action on climate after that until after 2012 election.

– John Larsen

Found on CNN
1 year ago

When [the 2010 bill] fizzled out, there was no discussion or action on climate after that until after 2012 election, should you repeat that part of the history again, we'll be five years out from 2030.

– John Larsen

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The CPC's new Reproductive Freedom Action Agenda presents a roadmap for the work ahead. It is centered on executive and legislative actions that directly respond to the crisis of abortion access caused by the extremist Supreme Court majority in Supreme Court Dobbs decision, and the threats to further due process rights named in Justice Thomas' concurrence.

– Congressional Progressive Caucus

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Each of the four respected jurists who have considered the matter has validated our client's claims, and we are confident the California Supreme Court will take no action to interfere with the injunction against Mr. George Gascon.

– Eric George

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1 year ago

A-list actors from the 90s achieved super stardom at a time when pictures were built more around Hollywood stars and their charisma and less around action franchises.

– Tom Cruise

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1 year ago

Notions are ideas inside connotations. You borrow a c and you come up with an action.

– Clifford V. Villalon

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1 year ago

I think yesterday, seeing Mr. Cox in his condition, really brings home why it's so important for New Haven Police to take action to correct what happened, i'm Mayor Justin Elicker, I can't imagine my children one day being able to walk and the next day potentially never being able to walk again.

– Mayor Justin Elicker

Found on CNN
1 year ago

As the challenges on the border continue to increase, Texas will continue to take action to address those challenges caused by the Biden Administration.

– Greg Abbott

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

Share price movement up or down takes place only 45 mins in the first and the last hour of trading session and rest of the time in between there is completely lull or virtually no significant action

– Lakshheish M Patel

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1 year ago

The United States has been sincere and steadfast in pursuing a path of meaningful diplomacy to achieve a mutual return to full implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action( JCPOA). It is Iran that has, to-date, failed to demonstrate a similar commitment to that path. Absent a change in course from Iran, we will continue to use our sanctions authorities to target exports of petroleum, petroleum products, and petrochemical products from Iran.

– Antony Blinken

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The pandemic has made it nearly impossible for providers to continue, and the current market conditions have made it even more difficult, without action to shore up and strengthen supply, we are headed for catastrophe, which would leave families without care options.

– Michelle Kang

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Use these funds we made available to you to prioritize public safety, do it quickly, before the summer, when crime rates typically surge. Taking action today is going to save lives tomorrow. So, use the money. Hire the police officers. Build up your emergency response systems. Invest in proven solutions.

– Joe Biden

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1 year ago

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