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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
In the meantime, the day-to-day work is on us—looking at our money honestly, making strategic moves, and refusing to let an unfair system keep us from building something better for ourselves and the next generation.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
The festival also rolls out an immersive cinema showcase at the Cartuja Center CITE, cementing a strategic alliance with the venue.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Following the initiative’s passing, the city created a Sacramento Children’s Fund Planning and Oversight Commission to help develop a strategic funding plan.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
So when the teams met in the CIF Division 5-AA championship match Thursday at MiraCosta College and Mountain Empire won the first two sets, the Falcons made one strategic move — do nothing.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
The festival also rolls out an immersive cinema showcase at the Cartuja Center CITE, cementing a strategic alliance with the venue.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Following the initiative’s passing, the city created a Sacramento Children’s Fund Planning and Oversight Commission to help develop a strategic funding plan.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
So when the teams met in the CIF Division 5-AA championship match Thursday at MiraCosta College and Mountain Empire won the first two sets, the Falcons made one strategic move — do nothing.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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As Spring told Fortune, Macy’s recent success—including its best quarter for sales growth in three years—is thanks to a playbook focused on less store clutter, a more focused assortment of products and brands, and more staffing in key departments such as women’s shoes and dresses.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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On February 12, the Austrian chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg met Hitler and agreed to appoint various Nazi figures to key posts in exchange for Hitler reaffirming Austrian sovereignty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Published in Aerospace Science and Technology, the study describes that the Accurate prediction of aerodynamic drag characteristics across a wide range of wing-body configurations is crucial in the early design stages of transonic commercial transport aircraft.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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On Wednesday, investigators recovered the plane’s black boxes — the cockpit voice recorder and the flight data recorder — which could hold crucial information about what led to the disaster.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The shutdown has disrupted federal operations, delayed pay for hundreds of thousands of workers, and put critical programs at risk.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Some fans were critical of Chiefs general manager Brett Veach when the team failed to make a deal last week ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Nov. 2025
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Indeed, the decisive role played by international allies like France and Spain is only one part of this sprawling story.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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In Virginia, Abigail Spanberger secured the governorship with a decisive lead over Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, while Mikie Sherrill prevailed in New Jersey following a campaign centered on affordability and public safety.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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Obviously, injuries are playing a major factor, but will the Sabres even be able to stay afloat until the lineup is fully healthy?—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Then, on the pivotal play of the game, Becht ran untouched for nine yards on a great play call by coach Matt Campbell to ice the game.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tiger Woods' son, Charlie Woods, has capped off a pivotal year in his junior golf career by earning a spot on the prestigious 2025 Rolex Junior All-America First Team, a recognition awarded by the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) to the top junior golfers in the world.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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But Jackie’s defining value is framed as determination, and The Queen of Versailles is too busy handing her upbeat girlboss numbers to reckon in any meaningful way with the consequences.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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This skill ensures strategic clarity, fosters innovation and balances human insight with tech efficiency, enabling leaders to navigate uncertainty and drive meaningful outcomes in dynamic workplaces.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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