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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
The message from Gulf leaders has shifted over the years, but avoiding direct confrontation has always been a strategic imperative.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Monica also provides strategic asset protection through the negotiation of premarital, postmarital, and cohabitation agreements.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
And different levels of enrichment have very different uses and strategic significance.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Nvidia's strategic tie-up with fellow chipmaker Marvell Technology is yet another reason to stick with the AI giant's sluggish stock.
—CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Monica also provides strategic asset protection through the negotiation of premarital, postmarital, and cohabitation agreements.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
And different levels of enrichment have very different uses and strategic significance.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Nvidia's strategic tie-up with fellow chipmaker Marvell Technology is yet another reason to stick with the AI giant's sluggish stock.
—CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
Adjective
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Isaiah Stewart, a key reserve, missed the game with a left calf strain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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When not giddily tearing apart the rom-com – a key conversation between Charlie and Emma happens in the trope-iest of cinematic eateries, a diner – Borgli asks really major thematic questions with his controversial subject matter.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Irrigation is crucial in an area that's primarily dry land agriculture.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Called the trans-lunar injection burn (TLI), the crucial maneuver is scheduled to take place roughly 24 hours into the mission.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
2 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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For Iranian athletes who play in domestic-league games that aren’t broadcast internationally, the World Cup serves as a critical launchpad to impress international scouts.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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In these past four weeks, our armed forces have delivered swift, decisive, overwhelming victories on the battlefield victories like few people have ever seen before.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Following the price gouging session, two major refineries — Valero in the San Francisco Bay Area and Wilmington Phillips 66 in the Los Angeles area — have shut down, taking hundreds of jobs and nearly one-fifth of the state's gasoline production with them.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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On Day 1, the astronauts made it safely into Earth's orbit and the mission reached the end of its first major propulsion phase, NASA said.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Mar. 2026
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Martinez said mental health care is pivotal to reaching the people who need it most.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The full moon in Libra on April 1 lights up your fourth house of home and family, making the start of the month a lovely time for a visit or a meaningful gathering with those closest to you.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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It’s defined by preparation, priorities and confidence that the next chapter will be both financially secure and personally meaningful.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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