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tactic

[tak-tik] / ˈtæk tɪk /
NOUN
plan
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Meyers saw embedding a tiny AI model directly into malicious code infecting networks as a natural tactic to be explored by hackers.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Mines, like drones, are a cheap tactic, which is why the Navy doesn’t take them seriously.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Healey told a Downing Street press conference on Thursday that Russia had sent an Akula class submarine as a diversionary tactic while two of its Guggi spy submarines carried out the surveillance of these cables.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

This contrarian rebalancing tactic of selling top performers to pay for new bets adds “modest value over the long run,” writes Trivariate Research President Adam Parker.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Cole wasn’t expecting an answer, but Armpit copied Ginny’s tactic and gave him one.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar




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