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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
The attacks mirror tactics earlier used by Iran.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
The tactic saved the banking industry, but the great railway boom was over, and there was no reprieve for the gullible souls who had been drawn into it.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Despite the agency's aggressive tactics to accomplish this — including arresting immigrants inside immigration courts — the quota was never met.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 15 June 2026
Peacock is also switching tactics from past channels’ campaigns for espionage series.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 14 June 2026
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
The tactic saved the banking industry, but the great railway boom was over, and there was no reprieve for the gullible souls who had been drawn into it.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Despite the agency's aggressive tactics to accomplish this — including arresting immigrants inside immigration courts — the quota was never met.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 15 June 2026
Peacock is also switching tactics from past channels’ campaigns for espionage series.
—Whitney Friedlander, Variety, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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In a crew filled with people convinced of the superiority of their own methods, Cooper just wants to look at peacocks, call his grandma, and engage in some PG-13 flirting with fellow innocent oddball Kat.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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SpaceX exposure in other portfolios While SpaceX will be fast-tracked into some indexes that are popular choices in retirement accounts, there are also other methods for getting access in standard brokerage accounts.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Charlotte has already allocated $300,000 toward a study looking at alternative designs, modeling and simulation techniques for land use planning, Watlington said.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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The family said donations will help cover costs associated with investigative genetic genealogy and other forensic techniques used to identify suspects in cases that have gone cold.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Supporting small businesses also played a major role in her strategy.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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The Iran war has vindicated China’s national clean energy industrial strategy driving its commanding technological superiority in solar, batteries, wind, electric vehicles and nuclear energy.—
Sam Liccardo,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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What a way for the Americans to get their World Cup journey started, dominating Paraguay 4-1 to secure the full three points in their opening game.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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