the action
noun
: the most exciting or interesting activities that are happening in a particular place
The new theater places the audience closer to the center/middle of the action.
I moved to New York City to be (a) part of the action.
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But in February, Lionsgate delayed the feature by a year to June 6, 2025, in order to allow John Wick director Chad Stahelski to assist with upping the action.
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Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024
From there, the action plan begins: What’s the first step to make this a reality?
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
But authorities on Thursday defended the action, saying the woman was a habitual gate crasher.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Coupled with a distinct feel for Lagos itself, that strategy keeps both the action and visuals always intriguing.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
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Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Sep. 2024
From there, the action plan begins: What’s the first step to make this a reality?
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
But authorities on Thursday defended the action, saying the woman was a habitual gate crasher.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
Coupled with a distinct feel for Lagos itself, that strategy keeps both the action and visuals always intriguing.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024
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“The action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20action. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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