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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
Legacy 25 will compete against other firms that are also pushing various strategic and capital resources to college athletic programs.
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Modi’s mere presence in Tianjin will mark something of a strategic recalibration and a demonstration of India’s new geopolitical vulnerability.
—Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Intentional dating is rooted in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and strategic decision-making.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The Board of Education named the Sustainable Community Schools as a strategic priority in its 2023 five-year plan.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Modi’s mere presence in Tianjin will mark something of a strategic recalibration and a demonstration of India’s new geopolitical vulnerability.
—Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Intentional dating is rooted in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and strategic decision-making.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The Board of Education named the Sustainable Community Schools as a strategic priority in its 2023 five-year plan.
—Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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Tips to protect key fobs to prevent car theft The single most important tip is that car consumers should always store their key fob in a metal container or a metal wire bag, often called a Faraday cage, that prevents the key fob from communicating with hackers, Shlisel said.—
Phoebe Wall Howard,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Ullmann was a key figure in the remarkable musical life at the Theresienstadt camp.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The federal government plans to take control of Washington’s Union Station, a crucial link in the nation’s rail and transit system, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Seeing your surroundings without moving your head is crucial for activities such as walking, playing sports, or navigating busy streets.—
Malana VanTyler,
AZCentral.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In service of that goal, the government has abandoned due process in favor of media warfare, preemptive declarations of guilt and freezes on billions in critical federal funding.—
Peter Elkind,
ProPublica,
27 Aug. 2025
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Starship is the centerpiece of Musk's vision of sending the first humans to Mars, and is also critical in NASA's plans to return astronauts to the moon's surface.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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Last month, Riola Xhemaili was brought on as a late substitute by UEFA Women’s Euro hosts Switzerland in their decisive final group stage match against Finland in Geneva.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Here’s my best advice on how to become a more eloquent and decisive speaker.—
Michael Chad Hoeppner,
CNBC,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Cubs signed the switch-hitter to a major-league contract Monday as teams were allowed to expand their rosters to 28 players.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 Sep. 2025
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Seven top 10s in the past 11 races point towards him being on the upswing at the most pivotal time of the year.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Don't Forget Charcoal There are special cleaning considerations to remember when using a charcoal grill, and getting rid of the ash promptly is pivotal for taste and safety.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Aug. 2025
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For others, the reassurance is more everyday but no less meaningful.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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While she’s based in Eagle, Idaho, Everts explained during the big reveal why Texas is especially meaningful for her after losing her husband Dan five years ago.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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