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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
Endorsers are usually not part of management and strategic decisions, and thus aren’t in positions to know of wrongdoing related to financial dealings and accounting.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2025
For the striving artists, a steady job is not a compromise but a strategic advantage, a powerful catalyst for sustained creativity and personal well-being.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
McVay will be retained for a further period to give strategic advice to the new CEO and also lead in the short to medium term on all of Pact’s political and campaigning work.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 June 2025
In the current uncertainty, those universities with strategic partnerships across geographies will have students starting their education towards a US degree this fall, visa appointment times notwithstanding.
—Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2025
For the striving artists, a steady job is not a compromise but a strategic advantage, a powerful catalyst for sustained creativity and personal well-being.
—Kice Akkawi, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025
McVay will be retained for a further period to give strategic advice to the new CEO and also lead in the short to medium term on all of Pact’s political and campaigning work.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 June 2025
In the current uncertainty, those universities with strategic partnerships across geographies will have students starting their education towards a US degree this fall, visa appointment times notwithstanding.
—Lydiah Kemunto Bosire, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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The loss extended their losing streak to a season-high five games and cost them a series win over a key divisional opponent.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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One key question — whether Combs himself would testify — has now been answered.—
Danielle Bacher,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Memphis fell in the standings toward the end of the year, and this offseason was already going to be a crucial one.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Victor Olofsson injected crucial secondary scoring (15 goals in 56 games) at a dirt-cheap $1.075 million rate.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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The project received the worst critical and fan reviews of any Trek title (even a tad lower than 1989’s notorious Star Trek V: The Final Frontier).—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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That’s a detail that could prove critical to Overture’s feasibility for overland travel.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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There’s an actual path to decisive success, and that can change the political calculus in Washington.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Yamamoto allowed eight runs in six innings across two regular-season starts last year against the Padres and then had a bad start in Game 1 of the NLDS (3 IP, 5 ER) before throwing five shutout innings in the decisive Game 5.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Pakistan has announced its nomination of President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with averting a major conflict in South Asia at a time when the U.S. leader is contemplating intervention in the Middle East.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The latest major example of this reliable horror subgenre shuffling (or in this case running) into theaters is 28 Years Later.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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Cassidy said Kennedy also pledged to keep in place a pivotal independent advisory panel on vaccine policy.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
12 June 2025
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The Yankees’ catcher played a pivotal part in the series opener as well, as Wells hit a three-run homer and totaled five RBI in Tuesday’s game.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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In March, more than 250 advocates from 45 states gathered for our annual Headache on the Hill event in Washington, directly engaging lawmakers to advocate for meaningful legislative change.—
Julienne Verdi,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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Young entrepreneurs who share their journey—including what drives them beyond profit—tend to attract more meaningful connections and opportunities than those who only list accomplishments.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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