strategic

Example Sentences

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“Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains shut, and every day the strategic choke point remains closed, brings the world one day closer to an energy crisis.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Amber Valley MP Linsey Farnsworth who is backing the petition, said the support was seen as a "key factor" in attracting a new strategic investor for Denby Pottery.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Still, investors remained largely upbeat that the two sides will eventually come to a deal that will reopen the strategic strait.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“The Western rare earth sector stands at a critical inflection point, as governments and strategic industries urgently seek reliable sources of critical rare earths — particularly scarce heavy rare earths.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Every team has a reserve fencer who normally was there to be substituted into a match in case of injury of one of the main three fencers or for strategic reasons.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad