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something done to achieve a particular goal
Toddlers use a lot of different tactics to try to get what they want.
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Recent Examples of tactic
The idea is to combine mom-and-pop establishments into sizable companies with centralized purchasing, smarter sales tactics, better technology, and fatter profits.
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 12 June 2025
Presumably, there will be a clear directive from the new boss to utilise these games to implement his tactics and kick off his tenure with a signature win.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 12 June 2025
The Commanders haven't locked in the duo long-term just yet, but perhaps McLaurin's skip tactic forces the front office's hand to get something done soon.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Publicly available records paint a similarly dark picture of bureaucratic inefficiency and stalling tactics.
—Alicia Abramson, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
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Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 12 June 2025
Presumably, there will be a clear directive from the new boss to utilise these games to implement his tactics and kick off his tenure with a signature win.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 12 June 2025
The Commanders haven't locked in the duo long-term just yet, but perhaps McLaurin's skip tactic forces the front office's hand to get something done soon.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
Publicly available records paint a similarly dark picture of bureaucratic inefficiency and stalling tactics.
—Alicia Abramson, New York Daily News, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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Both methods remained in place as of publication time.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2025
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Pricing can also vary by region, and depending on third-party payment methods, additional taxes or international transaction fees may apply.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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The Ballymaloe Cookbook, first published in 1977, underscores the school’s humble philosophy, formed by Allen’s mother, Myrtle: The use of fresh, high-quality ingredients negates the need for complicated or fancy techniques.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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One such restaurant is Noda, which marries Japanese techniques and ingredients with French influence.—
Bella Stoddart,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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These changes were more than just rebrands: each new name came along with a fundamentally different business strategy.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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But, at this point, Edelman believes that advisers who value diversification as a strategy in their clients’ portfolio — eg, across asset classes, sectors, etc. — would be remiss not to recommend adding at least a small amount of digital asset exposure.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Yet Operation Spider's Web, orchestrated by the SBU intelligence service, was also part of a recurring theme: Ukraine keeps inventing new ways to wage war with drones, and regularly catches Russia by surprise.—
Greg Myre,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Staff at Nasser hospital, where six of the bodies over the last 24 hours were taken, said they were killed while on their way to get food aid.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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