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of great importance especially to the future or outcome of something
This is a strategic goal that could make or break the company.
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Recent Examples of strategic
Fans have been keeping up with their favorite contestants through post-show interviews, social media posts, and strategic brand deals.
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Agag’s role includes providing strategic guidance on global initiatives, commercial transactions, brand positioning, market expansion and corporate development.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Firefly is deep into the capital-intensive development of a new medium-class rocket named Eclipse in partnership with Northrop Grumman, which made a $50 million strategic investment into Firefly in May.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
In 1943: Allied forces, led by U.S. Gen. George S. Patton, successfully captured Palermo, the regional capital of Sicily and a strategic nexus for the Allied invasion of mainland Italy during World War II.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
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Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Agag’s role includes providing strategic guidance on global initiatives, commercial transactions, brand positioning, market expansion and corporate development.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Firefly is deep into the capital-intensive development of a new medium-class rocket named Eclipse in partnership with Northrop Grumman, which made a $50 million strategic investment into Firefly in May.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 1 Aug. 2025
In 1943: Allied forces, led by U.S. Gen. George S. Patton, successfully captured Palermo, the regional capital of Sicily and a strategic nexus for the Allied invasion of mainland Italy during World War II.
—Lorenzino Estrada, AZCentral.com, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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Local school districts are assessing the future stability of key student services, including funding for student achievement and English acquisition, after the U.S. Department of Education paused the release of $6 billion in funding this month.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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More key members of the team tasked with bringing the East Bank development to life have been selected, and a construction timeline is emerging.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Staying on top of harvesting is especially crucial for this herb.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, the politically crucial centrist group shifted back into net positive territory for Trump in July, giving him a +4 approval rating, up from -6 last month.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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Austin city leaders are urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reinstate $50 million in funding for flood protection upgrades to critical city utility infrastructure — money that was pulled earlier this year.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Federal money is critical for our big projects, like the Brent Spence Bridge, as well as standard operations, especially properly investing in police and fire to keep our city safe.—
Sharon Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Curiously, the two players who were decisive in last night’s tie, Coll and Bonmati, were the two major issues for Spain in the run-up to and during these Euros.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The decisive feature that demonstrates the fossil was likely an early arachnid is the unique organization of the brain -- a reverse of the front-to-back arrangement found in present-day crustaceans, insects, centipedes and horseshoe crabs, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
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That announcement largely cleared the field of major potential challengers to Rogers.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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In 1947: President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act 1947, a major piece of legislation that restructured many of the country’s military and intelligence institutions.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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This is where external coaches can play a pivotal role.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Longtime viewers would be hard-pressed to name a character more pivotal than Maggie and a star more watchable than Rogers.—
Ryan Coleman Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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This is especially meaningful for younger workers and single parents juggling multiple jobs just to make ends meet.—
Andy Harris,
Baltimore Sun,
28 July 2025
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For the industry at large, meaningful change requires equity behind the scenes: in writers’ rooms, on directing teams, and in executive offices where casting decisions are made.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 July 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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