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When will the government move on this matter?

If the municipality fails to act, more accidents will follow on that road.

The team was thrown on the defensive.

adopt/follow/steer a middle course

resort to all kinds of methods

go into/take action; make a move

employ stalling/delaying tactics

take a firm/tough/hard line (against)

assume/take the form (of)

resort to double dealing

exercise forbearance/restraint

take a scientific approach

adopt/apply an open policy

resort to legal/administrative measures

adopt/take measures; take steps