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tactic

[tak-tik] / ˈtæk tɪk /
NOUN
plan
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But, more measured possession in a similar fashion to how DR Congo started the game against England might be a tactic Tuchel's side could look to borrow for their next match.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

“Were going to put out this fire from the exterior and reevaluate as conditions change. But this tactic is working and it’s putting out the fire.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

The common protest tactic had caused severe food, medical and fuel shortages in several cities.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Taco Bell, DoorDash and Cricket Wireless have used the marketing tactic, but in some cases it has raised questions about the authenticity of viral moments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Maybe it’s only a threat, a scare tactic.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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