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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 chairman said the operation included deception and suppression tactics to ensure the safety of the U.S. aircraft.
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 22 June 2025
The chain also has been making changes to combat card skimming, which is a tactic used by thieves to steal credit card information by installing official-looking devices over the existing devices at self-checkout stations, per ABC affiliate WSET.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 June 2025
The arrest, which went viral, is the latest standoff between federal agents and Democratic officials opposed to the Trump administration's tactics to detain mass numbers of immigrants.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 21 June 2025
This underscores the complexity, as acquiring such high-authority external validation often lies beyond typical SEO tactics.
—Anton Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Luis Martinez, ABC News, 22 June 2025
The chain also has been making changes to combat card skimming, which is a tactic used by thieves to steal credit card information by installing official-looking devices over the existing devices at self-checkout stations, per ABC affiliate WSET.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 21 June 2025
The arrest, which went viral, is the latest standoff between federal agents and Democratic officials opposed to the Trump administration's tactics to detain mass numbers of immigrants.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 21 June 2025
This underscores the complexity, as acquiring such high-authority external validation often lies beyond typical SEO tactics.
—Anton Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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By eliminating traditional cooling methods, Shell has significantly reduced energy demand while boosting efficiency.—
Kathleen Abbott,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Areas to watch, says Arthur Adam, a neurosurgeon and stroke expert at University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, include how human brain tissue is affected by the new thrombectomy method, and how the cells and debris behave once they’re liberated from the fibrin by the milli-spinner.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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The company says each body takes over 300 hours to create, with the metalwork shaped using traditional panel beating techniques.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Diasporic hair traditions function as a language exchange, wherein the global community is constantly communicating, learning, and inspiring each other through techniques and styles.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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Has Netflix been willing to change its own strategy with the times?—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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Many feel there are better ways to do it, but there has not been much change.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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How To Freeze Butter for Longer Storage Freezing butter is a great way to extend its shelf life but there are a few things to keep in mind before simply tossing it into the freezer.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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