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4 phrases · 5 example sentences each · See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.
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take action
Example Sentences
- ◆Knowing about a problem and taking action to fix it are two very different things.General
- ◆Someone needs to take action here — this has been going on too long.Casual
- ◆The government was urged to take action after the third major flooding event in a year.News
- ◆The compliance team took action immediately after the audit revealed the irregularities.Professional
- ◆The site manager took action as soon as the safety violation was reported.Workplace
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take steps
Example Sentences
- ◆Taking small steps in the right direction every day adds up over time.General
- ◆You have to take some steps to fix this — it won't sort itself out.Casual
- ◆The administration took steps to strengthen border security following the incident.News
- ◆The company took steps to improve data security after a minor breach was detected.Professional
- ◆Management took steps to address the ventilation problem before it became a health issue.Workplace
3
take initiative
Example Sentences
- ◆People who take initiative tend to stand out in any environment.General
- ◆Just take the initiative — don't wait for someone to tell you what to do.Casual
- ◆A group of local residents took the initiative to clean up the polluted riverbank themselves.News
- ◆The junior associate took the initiative to prepare a full briefing before being asked.Professional
- ◆She took the initiative to reorganize the stockroom during a slow period, and the manager noticed.Workplace
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make an effort
Example Sentences
- ◆Good relationships don't happen on their own — you have to make an effort.General
- ◆Can you at least make an effort? You haven't even tried yet.Casual
- ◆The two countries made a joint effort to address illegal fishing in shared waters.News
- ◆The team made a real effort to meet the revised deadline despite the added pressure.Professional
- ◆Staff are expected to make an effort to keep the work area clean throughout the shift.Workplace
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Bonus
go the extra mile
- ◆Customers remember the people who go the extra mile to help them.Workplace
- ◆She always goes the extra mile, and it shows in the quality of everything she produces.General