as in prudent
suitable for bringing about a desired result under the circumstances
made the tactical move of becoming friendly with the journalism teacher, hoping that this would get him appointed editor of the school newspaper
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Recent Examples of tactical
But investors and businesses should not mistake tactical stabilization for strategic reconciliation.
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Neil Shearing, Time, 20 May 2026
This single-player, strategic deck builder blends the DNA of tabletop classics like Rummikub and Mahjong with modern tactical depth.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 May 2026
Policymakers also tend to recalibrate portfolios during bouts of market stress, with some selling reflecting tactical concerns about rising inflation and falling bond values — a move into cash-like assets to ensure liquidity should intervention needs escalate, Neumann said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Southampton tried to steal tactical secrets.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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Neil Shearing, Time, 20 May 2026
This single-player, strategic deck builder blends the DNA of tabletop classics like Rummikub and Mahjong with modern tactical depth.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 May 2026
Policymakers also tend to recalibrate portfolios during bouts of market stress, with some selling reflecting tactical concerns about rising inflation and falling bond values — a move into cash-like assets to ensure liquidity should intervention needs escalate, Neumann said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Southampton tried to steal tactical secrets.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactical
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Still, Barnard predicts many European leaders would likely remain prudent given the current turmoil in Westminster.—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
18 May 2026
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What feels like prudent focus often becomes dangerous overconfidence.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Wild California King salmon, also known as Chinook, is the largest of the Pacific salmon, and one of the most desirable varieties.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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To make the top of the list, a place had to have good value, be a desirable place to live, have a strong job market and a high quality of life, the report states.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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Room-wise, both of the standard offerings sit in the same size range, though MGM has more options to indulge in larger rooms and suites, and feels newer in design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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Travel Wise getty images Those who love hitting the road during summer would be wise to remember that the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for driving.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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From the standpoint of productivity, however, ephemera often seems counter to efficiency—to getting a coherent story down on paper and ready for publication as soon as humanly possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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What’s depicted focuses on the advances these early feminists made at the school and in society, and the personal tensions between the relentlessly radical Marks and the more politic Woolley.—
Manuel Mendoza,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Florida has had enough of pettiness, politic stunts and petulance.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Tactical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactical. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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