Any action vs Any actions

Both "any action" and "any actions" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Any action" is singular and refers to a single action, while "any actions" is plural and refers to multiple actions. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about one specific action or multiple actions.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Any action"

Use "any action" when referring to a single action without specifying what that action is.

Examples:

Please let me know if you need any action from my side.
I'm ready to take any action necessary to resolve the issue.

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Any action outside of these mandates is considered a breach of mandatory duty.
Any action can become a meditation.
Commissioner Georgieva stated that 'Any action that leads to forced displacement must stop'.
Any action performed whilst chanting The Lord's Name becomes a non-action (akarma-karma).
Any action against my team, you notify me personally in advance.
Any action brought by a complainant should be taken against the private company or employer involved.
Any action taken by the relevant authorities should be justifiable and thus should be premised on appropriate risk indicators.
Any action... overt or covert, even... could risk innocent lives.
Any action taken in spite of a valid provocatio was on its face illegal.
Any action in a fire scene will require a functioning fire resistant gear to ensure the safety of firefighter.
Any action we take to save Martha would also save the Suvarovs, and if that happens, the terrorists will release the gas.
The Unity of His Action (Act) Any action, movement, or effect, throughout the existence, have their causes in His will.
Any action by the User that results in the blocking of access to this Web site by other users or CASE CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT will be deemed an unauthorized use.
Any action goes through a sequence wherein the action is begun, is continued for as long as required and is completed as planned.
Any action developed in space, any emotion felt, will represent for us the intuition of a discovery.
Any action directed at altering the conditions of correct competition is contrary to company policy and is forbidden to any subject who acts on behalf of the same.
Their General Approach says "Aggressive Standard American"; below, in full case letters they added: "Any action may be lighter than Standard", with "very light" openings, overcalls and preempts.
Any action taken by the Commission or the European Maritime Safety Agency for the purpose of the assessment or the infringement procedure in relation to an action or omission of the recognised organisation shall interrupt the relevant limitation period established under paragraph 1.
Any action can be questioned by anyone, and if others find it interesting or important, the question will spread - and not just within a small community or a specialist group, but more broadly and around the world.
Any action taken to claim your payment back for any of the reasons listed above, will be considered a fraudulent action and may lead to legal action and ban from our system.

Alternatives:

any single action
a specific action
one action
a particular action
a certain action

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"Any actions"

Use "any actions" when referring to multiple actions without specifying what those actions are.

Examples:

We are open to considering any actions that may improve the situation.
Please provide details of any actions taken by the team.

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Any actions taken by the reseller will appear in an account audit log.
Any actions that place a burden on this web server
Content filter logging now shows any actions taken by the rule.
Competent authorities shall inform EBA about any actions carried out pursuant to the third subparagraph.
Any actions following that monitoring should be undertaken as soon as possible having regard to a reasonable level of efficiency and expenditure of the persons and systems concerned.
Any actions shown on this page happened with explicit and voluntary
Any actions caused by another batters appearance on the home plate do not count for betting purposes.
Any actions resulting from the execution of a European arrest warrant should be in full compliance with the 1951 UN Convention of Geneva and the guidelines of the UNHCR handbook.
Any actions taken by the Council in this area are without prejudice to the safeguard clause in Article 223, which may be invoked by a Member State at any time.
Any actions which are in contradiction with the above stated will be considered illegal and will be taken to court.
Any actions taken can be configured to require a confirmation in which the user's name and password is needed to execute, as well as an additional verifying user name and password if required.
You will be redirected to the AirFrance website to complete any actions.
If you have backup of lost data then no need take any actions.
Look, Major Shaw has the authority to take any actions she feels necessary to protect this ship.
Mylobot has one more unusual function: it deletes any actions of other malware on devices being infected.
Then, any actions - if still relevant - would have to be carried out/covered under the new generation of legal bases.
This implies that victims' assistance and protection must be at the core of any actions against trafficking.
I should however stress that the principle of subsidiarity will be strictly observed in any actions undertaken by the Commission.
In the case of centralised and joint management, the Commission may undertake any actions it deems necessary to monitor the programmes concerned.
It is therefore correct that the EU monitors very carefully any actions aimed at intimidating those who openly criticise the mistakes of government officials.

Alternatives:

any multiple actions
various actions
several actions
different actions
a range of actions

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