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The phrase "took decisive action" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means that someone made a firm and strong decision or took bold and effective steps to resolve a problem or situation. Example: "After months of deliberation, the government finally took decisive action to address the growing unemployment rates in the country."
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This month, I finally took decisive action.
A year later, De Beers took decisive action.
So I took decisive action to keep Britain safe – and that's what I will always do.
It's a part of the story, and they took decisive action.
¿ When they put up my motoring insurance to £1,800 a year, I took decisive action.
"The minute we learned about it we took decisive action," Mr. Smith said.
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"We took decisive actions to drive our business," he said.
Boards appear to be poor at taking decisive action.
"We are moving in and we are taking decisive action".
"They would expect a new government to take decisive action.
It is critical that President Karzai take decisive action.
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