action line

American

noun

a telephone line maintained by a newspaper, television station, or other medium to provide the public a ready means of expressing complaints or obtaining information about matters of vital interest.

Etymology

Origin of action line

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

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If you have been affected by issues surrounding bereavement, information is available via BBC Action Line, including contact details of organisations that can help.

From BBC

If you, or someone you know, have been affected by issues in the story, please visit BBC Action Line to find information on organisations that can help.

From BBC

I literally wrote it into the action line of the script.

From Los Angeles Times

If you've been affected by any of the issues in this story, you can also visit BBC Action Line.

From BBC

If you or anyone you know has been affected by the issues discussed in this article, help is available at BBC Action Line.

From BBC

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