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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
While the acquisition gives Global Payments a larger footprint in payment processing, analysts at Mizuho described it as a strategic step backward.
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Entrepreneurs must step back and take a strategic view of their entire business ecosystem to ensure all moving parts work together seamlessly.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This resilience could signal a strategic entry point for long-term investors.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
This bucket includes things like GPS navigation satellites, NRO surveillance and eavesdropping platforms, and strategic communications satellites built to survive a nuclear war.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
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Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Entrepreneurs must step back and take a strategic view of their entire business ecosystem to ensure all moving parts work together seamlessly.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
This resilience could signal a strategic entry point for long-term investors.
—Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
This bucket includes things like GPS navigation satellites, NRO surveillance and eavesdropping platforms, and strategic communications satellites built to survive a nuclear war.
—ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for strategic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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The District 3 race could also play a key role on whether Mahan successfully implements his policy agenda over the next year, as his bloc currently holds a slim voting advantage on the dais that could shift if Quevedo does not win the seat.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Democratic primary could become a litmus test for the future of the party in a key swing state and Senate contest.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2025
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Line changes spark Oilers’ third-period charge The Oilers switched their top six during the second intermission heading into a crucial final period of regulation.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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This is because coaching encourages independence, growth and establishes a culture of trust, which are crucial elements for sustainable productivity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The order, which Trump signed in private, seeks to jumpstart the mining of both U.S. and international waters as part of a push to offset China's sweeping control of the critical minerals industry.—
Ernest Scheyder and Jarrett Renshaw,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Enough jaw-dropping critical injuries are sustained by characters in The Raid to overcrowd the Pitt.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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And, in fact, Democrats are winning special elections month after month after month, including most recently a decisive one in Wisconsin earlier this month for the state Supreme Court.—
Isabel Danzis,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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That’s exactly what WWE fans got inside Allegiant Stadium, with a short but sweet bout that ended in decisive fashion when Cargill demolished Naomi with a massive Jaded finisher.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The business Leicester did in that window would be a major cause of scrutiny during the season and could be held up as a major factor in their struggles after the managerial change.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has a major advantage here: Google is guilty.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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Given the lack of standardized transparency across global skincare markets, in-house production serves a pivotal role.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The same videos played a pivotal role in the last trial, when a witness counted the drinks Read appeared to drink at both establishments.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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Sometimes, the most meaningful conversations don't even require a formal sit-down and begin with a simple question or two.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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Harvard must investigate and carry out meaningful discipline for all violations that occurred during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 academic years, including the Harvard Business School protest of October 2023, the University Hall sit-in of November 2023, and the spring encampment of 2024.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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