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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
With the right tactics at the ready, your VA can run this system.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Fraudsters employ a wide range of tactics to get into an apartment.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
The 10 tactics Iran uses in nuclear negotiations to outorganize the U.S. government and its allies, according to UANI, are:
Deception
The Grass Can Be Greener Promises vague future rewards to keep talks alive without offering anything concrete.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
While this is initially a Microsoft account attack, the advanced techniques and obfuscation measures should be a warning to users of all major platforms as to new tactics deployed by attackers and what might be hitting your phone or computer soon.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Fraudsters employ a wide range of tactics to get into an apartment.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
The 10 tactics Iran uses in nuclear negotiations to outorganize the U.S. government and its allies, according to UANI, are:
Deception
The Grass Can Be Greener Promises vague future rewards to keep talks alive without offering anything concrete.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
While this is initially a Microsoft account attack, the advanced techniques and obfuscation measures should be a warning to users of all major platforms as to new tactics deployed by attackers and what might be hitting your phone or computer soon.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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Suitable for all skin types, these double-sided pads act as both a hydration and brightening boost as well as a gentle method of exfoliation.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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The biggest retailer of them all, Amazon, still hasn't even sold a single Switch 2 console, and Nintendo's unique preorder method is still available.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Why Sponge Painting Should Stay In The Past Even when paired with modern elements, Gruver says that the technique demands too much attention from the eye.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The technique seen in the clergyman also hasn’t been reported in scientific literature before, Nerlich added.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In actuality, the second incarnation of the Klan remained influential, but Klan denial was a common propaganda strategy.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2025
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Though olive oil coffee can be a healthy way to enjoy your daily coffee, consuming it in moderation is key.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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The practice is a way of acknowledging those who reach out to wish them well for the occasion.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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