In ordinary circumstances, this might have been an extreme step.

But even many of those that shy away from such an extreme step are taking action.

The company argues that any proposal to break it up would be an extreme and radical step.

But seizing control of a $60 million program was an abrupt and extreme step.

"He has avoided taking extreme steps that would not contribute to the resolution of the problems."

Of course we did not want to take this extreme step.

How certain must it be to take the extreme step of seating the nominal loser?

Lorenzo takes the extreme step of preferring legal charges against his wife and friend.

"It would be a most extreme step," he replied, watching the young man's face.

"We also think they are taking an extreme step after one bad year to recommend that the school be shut down."