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something done to achieve a particular goal
Toddlers use a lot of different tactics to try to get what they want.
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Recent Examples of tactic
Democrats have vowed to use similar tactics this year.
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Democrats are demanding policy changes in immigration officer’s tactics such as requiring them to wear body cameras and not wear masks.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Democrats, especially, are slamming the move to deploy them in place of TSA officers, since the tactics used for immigration enforcement are some of the main reasons for the government shutdown in the first place.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But the regime still had its choice of tactics, and some of those were awful.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
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Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Democrats are demanding policy changes in immigration officer’s tactics such as requiring them to wear body cameras and not wear masks.
—Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
Democrats, especially, are slamming the move to deploy them in place of TSA officers, since the tactics used for immigration enforcement are some of the main reasons for the government shutdown in the first place.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But the regime still had its choice of tactics, and some of those were awful.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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But the revival is part of a national trend toward old-school testing methods like in-class pen-and-paper exams and oral tests to prevent AI use for assignments on laptops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Using an online filing method generally can result in fewer delays and faster confirmation.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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North of Manila, Pampanga is referred to as the culinary heartland of the Philippines, offering unrivaled food experiences that marry indigenous cooking techniques and foreign influences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some shots used digital techniques like wrapping Sinise’s legs in blue for rotoscoping, but the production couldn’t afford that for every scene.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the strategy has perils and pitfalls.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Helicopter tours are a popular way to explore the cliffs, beaches and waterfalls lining the Na Pali Coast.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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