In the account of a sharp action fought on the 20th of September, it is reported that "The grenadiers under Captain Hodges behaved themselves very bravely.
A sharp action of a quarter of an hour forced the Englishman to strike his colors; but, while the Americans were preparing to board the prize, she sailed away, vastly to the chagrin and indignation of her would-be captors.
A sharp action followed, lasting for nearly an hour.
Accordingly they permitted the "Achilles" to overhaul them, and a sharp action followed.
Sidenote: General Wayne surprised, and after a sharp action compelled to retreat.
A sharp action ensued, which, however, was not of long duration.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "sharp action" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
