The phrase "action for action" is not a standard expression in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts discussing reciprocity or exchanges, but it is not commonly recognized.
Example: "In negotiations, we often seek an action for action approach to ensure fairness."
Alternatives: "reciprocal action" or "mutual exchange".
It was just an action for action agenda.
And what I told the Burmese, "We're going to action for action".
"So as far as I'm concerned, the United States is doing its part with regard to action for action".
The president went on to defend his North Korea decision, saying his "action for action" approach held out the most hope of getting rid of Pyongyang's nuclear weapons.
DASD Schiffer noted that action for action worked both ways: negative DPRK actions, such as missile launches and nuclear tests, resulted in negative U.S. actions, such as sanctions.
In return, the United States agreed to join its four partners -- Russia, Japan, South Korea and China -- in providing security guarantees and economic incentives over time, according to the principle of "commitment for commitment, action for action".
Such a coordinated action-for-action mechanism can be a prudent guide — not only for future negotiations with North Korea but also to sustain healthy alliance relations.
The message both times was clear: Mr. Kim wants China's support for his approach to nuclear disarmament — a gradual, action-for-action process in which the North is rewarded for each move it takes toward denuclearization.
With its blasé blend of bogus international intrigue and action-for-action's-sake, "Swordfish" suggests a James Bond movie stripped of humor.
North Korea, meanwhile, has been unhappy about the action-for-action response by the United States and others.
4672, substituted "Actions" for "Action" in item 1330, inserted a period after "question" in item 1331, substituted "plant variety protection, copyrights, mask works, trade-marks," for "copyrights, and trade-marks" in item 1338, and inserted "and elective franchise" in item 1343.
