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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
Additionally, for those looking to boost their cognitive function, a new study suggests that strategic power naps might be the answer.
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 27 June 2025
Instead, hotels have started to shift their focus toward modern alternatives: contactless lobby marketplaces, hotel bars and strategic partnerships with delivery apps.
—Darren Geeter, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Our research adds to growing evidence that language is a strategic tool, especially in times of disruption.
—Iese Business School, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
One of the central goals of Israel’s air campaign against Iran is to establish air supremacy over the country, allowing further unimpeded strikes on various strategic targets.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 27 June 2025
Instead, hotels have started to shift their focus toward modern alternatives: contactless lobby marketplaces, hotel bars and strategic partnerships with delivery apps.
—Darren Geeter, CNBC, 27 June 2025
Our research adds to growing evidence that language is a strategic tool, especially in times of disruption.
—Iese Business School, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
One of the central goals of Israel’s air campaign against Iran is to establish air supremacy over the country, allowing further unimpeded strikes on various strategic targets.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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This includes key personnel, transition plans, and operational procedures.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Based on recent social media activity, one key member of the roster seems to be getting along with the team's major offseason addition.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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The 34-year-old Argentine goalkeeper wasn’t overworked, as Rayados’ defensive shape only gave him 10 shots on target to deal with across the three contests, but his stops were crucial.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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This innovative process achieves heat treatment speeds that are 25 times faster while occupying significantly less space, addressing crucial scalability issues that have long impeded the commercialization of solid-state batteries.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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While uncertainty is an inevitable part of the industry, consulting firms have an enormous opportunity to rise above disruption by aligning their strategies with three critical focus areas: innovation, operational efficiency and a people-first mindset.—
Amy Bjarnason,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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That mindset is gone—owners are sinking money into the franchises, which is critical as the players negotiate their new CBA.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2025
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February 2025 Queen of Swords: February’s energy is pushing you to set clear boundaries and make decisive moves, especially in your financial or professional life this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The decisive sequence started off with Martínez bearing down on Freese, his teammate at New York City FC, throwing him off with a wink before placing a cool kick as Freese dove the wrong way.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance — which has vaccinated more than half the world's children in many of the world's lowest-income countries — was hosting a major event to solicit donations for its global vaccination efforts.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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Does any thinking person believe this approach will help in the here and now? — David M. Steadman, Chicago This summer, Chicago stands at a pivotal moment.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Set in the mid-1990s, Steve follows a pivotal day in the life of the titular headteacher and his students at a last-chance reform school amidst a world that has forsaken them.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Instead of prioritizing keyword optimization, strategists should focus on delivering value and addressing user needs in a complete and meaningful way.—
Kevin Dam,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Restoring natural, expressive speech to people who have lost their voices is one of the most meaningful advances in brain-computer interface technology.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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