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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
On the other hand, the Trump administration should aim to keep high-end, strategic manufacturing—in sectors such as semiconductors and industrial robotics—close to balanced, through formulaic reciprocal tariffs.
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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
Wedbush analysts likewise remain optimistic about Meta’s prospects, citing robust digital ad spending and the company’s strategic investments in AI as key drivers of future growth.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
These are just the first of 13 new sites London Square has earmarked for its strategic realignment.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Trump has secured over $1 trillion in foreign investments, which will return manufacturing and production jobs stateside, and secured billions in domestic investment for strategic industries like microchips.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025
Wedbush analysts likewise remain optimistic about Meta’s prospects, citing robust digital ad spending and the company’s strategic investments in AI as key drivers of future growth.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
These are just the first of 13 new sites London Square has earmarked for its strategic realignment.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2025
At the same time, Trump has secured over $1 trillion in foreign investments, which will return manufacturing and production jobs stateside, and secured billions in domestic investment for strategic industries like microchips.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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While the island’s role in the U.S.’s national and international security remains important, its vast mineral wealth – resources critical to modern industries where China holds near-monopoly power – has become a key driver of U.S. interest.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Analysts view lending as a key piece of monetization, alongside growing opportunities in merchant services and advertising.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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As episode three picks up in the aftermath, this expansion of Dina’s role begins to quietly reshape the story, positioning the character as a crucial anchor for Ellie’s journey moving forward and hinting at more deviations to come.—
Zoe Papelis,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
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Trump’s visit to the Great Lakes State, which proved crucial in his election victory last year, further spotlights the battleground that will also feature a contentious race for an open Senate seat next year to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI).—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2025
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Founded by Frank Fertitta IV and Landon Gyulay, the Easy Day Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life by addressing critical needs including mental health care, job training, placement, and family support services.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
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American support has been decisive, but Europe is also doing its part.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
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February 2025 Queen of Swords: February’s energy is pushing you to set clear boundaries and make decisive moves, especially in your financial or professional life this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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Nevertheless, supporters are calling the Texas law a major win for the school choice movement.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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President Donald Trump on Friday re-upped his threat to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status, escalating a showdown with the first major college that has defied the administration’s efforts to crack down on campus activism.—
Seung Min Kim,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2025
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Owens cited those messages as evidence of a larger issue, alleging that the incident was a pivotal moment in West’s life that triggered much of his subsequent behavior.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 May 2025
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This is also a pivotal episode for Ellie and Dina, who get themselves into a good bit of trouble on their first day looking for Abby.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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After seven years of no meaningful movement at the federal level to legalize marijuana in America and brutal competition in Canada’s small cannabis market, Tilray’s stock price has now dropped below $1, recently trading at 49 cents.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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This cultivates presence and patience, which are essential for meaningful dialogue.—
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar,
Time,
3 May 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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