Can't find "Delete all backups of this file " in Time Machine Actions

I want to free up some space from Time Machine backups, but when I select the folders and go to "actions" the "Delete all backups of <this file>” command that others posters (here) refer to isn't in the Actions drop-down menu. I don't want to just drag them to Trash, but that's the only deletion option. Am I missing something?
Brian

Are you doing this via Time Machine, as detailed in #12 of Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions?
If so, what options do you see?
You might want to try the things in #E4 of Time Machine - Troubleshooting.

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