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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
Building a recognizable brand often demands vulnerability, consistency and strategic clarity — qualities that can challenge even the most experienced executives.
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
At portfolio scale, this governance is a strategic advantage.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Jets general manager Darren Mougey has made several strategic moves, including receiving a draft pick for Justin Fields, whom they were set to release anyway, in the first week of free agency.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Those requirements, taken seriously, produce something that looks less like a military alliance and more like a strategic industrial cluster.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2026
At portfolio scale, this governance is a strategic advantage.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Jets general manager Darren Mougey has made several strategic moves, including receiving a draft pick for Justin Fields, whom they were set to release anyway, in the first week of free agency.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Those requirements, taken seriously, produce something that looks less like a military alliance and more like a strategic industrial cluster.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
Adjective
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Some of Washington’s key allies have decried the move as empowering Putin.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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If a conversation thread gets confusing, rewrite the key points in plain language.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But Hill made his crucial 3-pointer from beyond the top of the key to give VCU an 80-78 lead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Farke’s decision will set the tone for that crucial opening spell as Elland Road looks for a statement before their rivals for Premier League safety — Tottenham Hotspur, Nottingham Forest and West Ham — play on Sunday.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Having access to up-to-the-minute information and the ability to pivot plans rapidly has become a critical asset in ensuring seamless travel experiences.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The same long-term planning that diversified the economy — non-oil activities now account for more than 77% of GDP — also ensured that critical logistics, energy, and trade systems were built with strategic redundancy.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Isabella Vasquez scored the decisive eighth goal to finish the match.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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With core inflation well above the Fed's 2% target and little evidence of a decisive and sustained move toward that goal, policymakers will maintain their current policy setting.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Lambermont said that the growth of AI and data centers has major implications for economic growth in the coming years.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Recent gas line strikes heighten concern The incident comes just two days after two separate natural gas line strikes elsewhere in Lake Dallas triggered major closures and evacuations near City Hall.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is pivotal in reducing the risk of wildfires during these hazardous conditions.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2026
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The senior scored 15 points and made a pivotal steal late in the game as the Explorers (26-6) edged Sarasota 53-50 for their fifth consecutive state title in the FHSAA Class 7A boys’ state final at UNF Arena in Jacksonville.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
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Instead of adding as many charms as possible, my teen daughters prefer a simple chain with only a few meaningful charm additions.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yet DeSantis and legislative leaders haven’t even glanced in the direction of meaningful changes that would require Florida’s wealthiest corporations to pay their fair share, and reduce the burden on the struggling class of workers who make this state’s economy hum.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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