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Discover LudwigThe phrase "action over the report" is not correct and may be confusing in written English.
It could be used in contexts where you want to indicate that actions should be taken based on the contents of a report, but the phrasing is awkward.
Example: "The committee decided to take action over the report's findings to address the issues raised."
Alternatives: "action regarding the report" or "action based on the report".
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Sinodinos has threatened to take legal action over the report, which named the former assistant treasurer's testimony to Icac as part of the evidence it relied upon.
Acting chief executive Martyn Thomas, who had initially threatened legal action over the report's publication, is heavily criticised.
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Entwistle indicated before his departure that she could face disciplinary action over the McAlpine report.
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State action counts, the report says.
"We found none of his reasons to be a persuasive basis for deviating from well-established Department policies in a way intentionally designed to avoid supervision by Department leadership over his actions," the report stated.
Pressure is growing on President Goodluck Jonathan to take decisive action over a report revealing millions of dollars have been scammed out of Nigeria's fuel subsidy, as the BBC's Nigeria correspondent, Will Ross, reports.
"Consequently, no intelligence about Savile's behaviour was gathered over the years and no action was taken," the report states.
Mr Mohamed said he planned to talk to a lawyer and was considering taking legal action over the incident, which was first reported by the Dallas Morning News.
The report identified opportunity zones for climate action over the next decade, including artificial intelligence, digital engagement, youth movements, and the new climate economy.
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