tack

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In fact, the major central banks were all taking a more conservative tack as they faced questions about how much and how long the war with Iran would boost oil prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Though situations and characters may be too odd to be true, the tack Anthony takes is that they are too odd not to be — “not something you can just make up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Miliband pushed back against calls to change tack on net zero, arguing the UK needed to get off the "fossil fuel rollercoaster".

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

American Airlines took a different tack for Provisions, the mini-me Admirals Club at its sprawling Charlotte, N.C., hub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

"OK,” he said, "listen carefully. We’re going to have to tack out a ways, then we can reach over to St. Mikes. Tacking means we zigzag, going as close to the wind as possible.”

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt