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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
Pochettino’s fate determined by tournament outcome Part of the USMNT story is the tactics of manager Mauricio Pochettino, who has already reportedly been given a contract offer to last another World Cup cycle.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
That tactic may situate this work within a lineage that includes Jacques Villeglé and Mimmo Rotella, artists who used swiped, torn ads during the postwar era.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The contrast between puerile bits about pissing and resonant reflections on slow-motion death is an effective one, enhancing the impact of each tactic in turn.
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Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The surprise exclusion of experienced players such as Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold from the final World Cup squad has also left many criticizing head coach Thomas Tuchel’s tactics.
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Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
That tactic may situate this work within a lineage that includes Jacques Villeglé and Mimmo Rotella, artists who used swiped, torn ads during the postwar era.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
30 June 2026
The contrast between puerile bits about pissing and resonant reflections on slow-motion death is an effective one, enhancing the impact of each tactic in turn.
—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 June 2026
The surprise exclusion of experienced players such as Harry Maguire and Trent Alexander-Arnold from the final World Cup squad has also left many criticizing head coach Thomas Tuchel’s tactics.
—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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This is a natural mosquito control method.
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That is hard to achieve in collaborations like film, television, and the Marvel method.
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This technique produces a lightweight flat-to-foldable material in one single design, that offers precise control over form and strength.
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His innovative screenplay techniques and ability to present complex narratives in a simple yet engaging manner earned him recognition as one of India’s finest screenwriters.
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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Ahead, everything to know about this beachside favorite, along with refreshing ways to style this timeless look all summer long.
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Still, the way the ordinance is worded also prohibits teaching yoga for free, Pease pointed out.
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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