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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
Spotting the Silver Lining While many brands are bracing for impact, others are uniquely insulated, often due to long-standing strategic decisions.
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Shortly afterwards, Ukraine staged yet another bold attack on the strategic Kerch bridge linking Russia with Crimea – the third time the vital road and rail link has been hit.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Since then, Israel has maintained a policy of strategic ambiguity concerning its nuclear arsenal, neither confirming nor denying its existence.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Swarovski’s Portofino activation builds both on the company’s celebrations for its 130th anniversary and Engelbert’s strategic revamp of the house codes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Shortly afterwards, Ukraine staged yet another bold attack on the strategic Kerch bridge linking Russia with Crimea – the third time the vital road and rail link has been hit.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
Since then, Israel has maintained a policy of strategic ambiguity concerning its nuclear arsenal, neither confirming nor denying its existence.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Swarovski’s Portofino activation builds both on the company’s celebrations for its 130th anniversary and Engelbert’s strategic revamp of the house codes.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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But thanks to key defensive plays by Panthers like Gustav Forsling and Eetu Luostarinen, Florida kept Edmonton from evening the game until the final moment.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
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Murders most often took place in markets, squares, and thoroughfares—all key nodes of medieval urban life—in the evenings or on weekends.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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The timing piece is crucial, but the relationship building is everything.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Assessing a model’s performance has become crucial for businesses to trust and ultimately adopt AI, Ratner said.—
Rashi Shrivastava,
Forbes.com,
3 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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In the decisive third set, Sabalenka double-faulted to give Gauff a break for 2-1. Gauff led 3-1 and had break points for 4-1 but Sabalenka held and then broke for 3-all.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The next debate, in which the top-performing candidates face off, may prove to be more decisive.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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Alcaraz has now beaten Sinner – who had won 20 straight major matches – five straight times.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The arrival of humans was arguably another major and rapid evolutionary transition.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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At a venue like Winged Foot, similar length proved pivotal in Bryson DeChambeau’s 2020 victory, an encouraging precedent for James.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
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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Authentic leaders define success by impact, growth, and meaningful contribution.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Antitrust law regulates the marketplace to ensure there is meaningful economic competition–including competition among colleges for athletes.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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