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tack

[tak] / tæk /


NOUN
short pin for attaching
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That fiery, no-nonsense tack sometimes works against him, said Steve Levy, a colleague of Tortorella’s during his time as an analyst for ESPN.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But he then reportedly reversed tack following calls to One Nation colleagues, asking if he could re-do the answer with the correct policy.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The Bruins could not tack on another run, and the contest moved to extra innings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Market research indicates that the physical-TV industry will keep erasing differences between phone and TV apps in the near future, as those apps tack on more interface features like specialized games.

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Kin’s other hand went up, and the leftover horseshoes from the tack room flew out.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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