as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper
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Recent Examples of tactical
In an order dated June 22, Judge Robert Flournoy III found that the lengthy delay was the result of a deliberate prosecutorial decision designed to give the state a tactical advantage.
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Those decisions, coupled with what observers described as tactical mishaps and a belief among some fans that Haiti could have beaten Brazil or at least score against it, have prompted widespread debates among fans and calls for Migné’s dismissal by some.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
There were even reports that the Barcelona man was allowed to make tactical adjustments at half-time in Argentina's World Cup opener in 2014 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
According to court filings, Proper had spent roughly $3,000 in graduation money on firearms, body armor, ammunition and tactical gear.
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Stepheny Price , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Those decisions, coupled with what observers described as tactical mishaps and a belief among some fans that Haiti could have beaten Brazil or at least score against it, have prompted widespread debates among fans and calls for Migné’s dismissal by some.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
There were even reports that the Barcelona man was allowed to make tactical adjustments at half-time in Argentina's World Cup opener in 2014 against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
—
Chris Evans,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
According to court filings, Proper had spent roughly $3,000 in graduation money on firearms, body armor, ammunition and tactical gear.
—
Stepheny Price , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
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Keeping their core together seems like a prudent move.
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Perhaps the radical thought of a black woman as president made this approach seem prudent.
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Shirts tied to a specific tour, an album release or a now-defunct venue tend to be the most desirable.
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Such qualities might be unobjectionable, even desirable, in and of themselves, but their ubiquitous appearance across the internet has turned them into instant design clichés.
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Set a clear cap before booking so plans stay wise.
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Zacha would not be the only player who would be wise to keep.
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Visit Big Bear said the decision to move forward with the event was not made lightly and that organizers were working with the fireworks provider to reduce the loudest booms where possible.
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CosRx’s The 6 Peptide Skin Booster isn’t just about packing in as many peptides as possible—each peptide has a different job, from supporting elasticity and smoothing fine lines to calming skin and boosting radiance.
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What’s depicted focuses on the advances these early feminists made at the school and in society, and the personal tensions between the relentlessly radical Marks and the more politic Woolley.
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Florida has had enough of pettiness, politic stunts and petulance.
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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