Examples of 'action had' in a sentence

Meaning of "action had"

This phrase suggests that a particular course of action resulted in a specific outcome or consequence. It implies that the action taken played a significant role in producing a desired or unwanted result

How to use "action had" in a sentence

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action had
That action had been part of a political campaign.
Nine regional programmes of action had been or were being developed.
Firm action had been taken against corruption.
The time for action had come.
A plan of action had been implemented and was being evaluated.
As a result the plan of action had been revised.
The action had large popular support.
Three main areas of action had been identified.
This action had very mixed consequences.
He asked her what action had been taken.
This action had little international support.
The time for action had begun.
The action had been carried out.
Times were changing and action had to be taken.
Such an action had been considered in the past.

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He asked why that course of action had been taken.
This line of action had already been implemented.
An information kit highlighting examples of such action had been prepared.
No programme of action had met their aspirations.
Action had been taken on such complaints.
A course of action had made itself plain.
Action had been taken to change that administrative requirement.
He said such action had bipartisan support.
Action had been taken by them on five of those reports.
Marine killed in action had chance to leave.
Its action had been unprecedentedly drastic.
Such multidimensional action had produced good results.
Mine action had been included in the national budget.
Some important action had been taken.
That action had been an exceptional measure.
But apparently no such action had been taken to date.
No action had been taken against him.
Discovery and human action had drastic consequences.
No action had apparently been taken against those involved.
The naval action had failed.
No action had been taken on many of the complaints filed.
Discussion of coherence of action had led to five conclusions.
The action had lasted for under an hour.
The time for serious action had arrived.
Such action had indeed been taken.
Our swift and stiff action had its effect.
This action had no real results.
Yet no response had been forthcoming and no action had been taken.
No such action had been taken to date.
There had been no sign that his action had been noticed.
The plan of action had been drawn up in two stages.
And there was a definite date by which action had to be taken.
Recommendations or action had been generated to overcome each of these.
Most of the ministers felt decisive action had to be taken.
Their action had a universal repercussion.

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