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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 study offers a strategic blueprint to reclaim the untapped value of human and animal waste, providing a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
The refinery is a strategic hedge against China’s market dominance in EV batteries.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This strategic realignment could take several forms.
—Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
More than a century later, Europe again faces strategic risks related to its industrial building blocks.
—Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
The refinery is a strategic hedge against China’s market dominance in EV batteries.
—John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
This strategic realignment could take several forms.
—Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
More than a century later, Europe again faces strategic risks related to its industrial building blocks.
—Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
Adjective
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The House bill, called the Alert Act, has the backing of key industry groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Gutmann is clear about a few key characteristics of a good boss, particularly listening to the employee and clearing away any hurdles that get in the way of doing the work.—
Neil Senturia,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Initiating prenatal care early is crucial for identifying high-risk pregnancies and ensuring that education and interventions begin promptly.—
MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The collaborative project is now bringing together community youth for exercise, leadership training, team building, coping skills, crucial conversations and new friendships.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lebanon's top political authorities, critical of Hezbollah's decision to fire rockets towards Israel on March 2 in solidarity with Iran, quickly proposed direct talks in a bid to stop the escalation, hoping that Israel would not launch its ground invasion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Gulf is building the entire cake, and the region’s governments will not abandon their most critical layers simply because the geopolitical temperature has risen.—
Winston Ma,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Deni Avdija countered with a close-range finish, and after Jordan Goodwin’s reverse layup gave Phoenix the edge in the final 30 seconds, Avdija delivered the decisive blow.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Russia's Rosatom is building Egypt’s first reactor and has cooperation agreements with Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Tanzania and Niger, spanning major projects, research centers, uranium processing facilities and training programs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Last winter, the college had its first major fight with people who were suspicious of its motives.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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As previously announced, Michelle Mao will play Yara and Kyriana Kratter will play Lev, siblings whose paths cross with Abby at a pivotal moment, as Ellie begins her revenge rampage in Seattle.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Launching the booster, which provides the initial burst of thrust at liftoff, for a second time would be a pivotal step toward allowing New Glenn to launch more frequently.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Spending decisions are made secretly with no meaningful input from most legislators, let alone the public.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The week will mainly be dry with a chance of isolated showers Monday and a better chance of more meaningful rain by Friday.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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