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But in the Italian tradition, Bearzot was a flexible tactician who varied his approach from game to game, attempting to nullify the opponent’s strengths.—Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025 The Revolution suffered from lapses throughout the season, though an experienced tactician could get the players back on track.—Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025 Peter Harrison's Jolt, with Ed Baird as tactician took second place.—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 However, the Danish tactician faces a far more difficult task in taking Spurs to a third win over City in their last four encounters.—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tactician
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Etymology
borrowed from French tacticien, from tactiquetactic entry 1 + -ien-ian, as translation of New Latin tacticus, noun derivative of tacticustactic entry 2
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