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tack

[tak] / tæk /


NOUN
short pin for attaching
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But, as they chatted, he changed tack, according to what Walker told people.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

His tack here reflects his supporters’ priorities, though.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

It is made up of a main residence, a guesthouse, pool house, and a five-stall barn complete with a tack room and a private equestrian arena.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“I had that made for you, remember? It’s been in the tack room all this time. Nobody’s used it. I want you to have it.”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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