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tactical

[tak-ti-kuhl] / ˈtæk tɪ kəl /


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Facing mounting external pressure, Shein has sought to repair and reinforce relationships at home, marking a tactical shift from its previous strategy to distance itself from its Chinese roots.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Under Pochettino, the U.S. approach was defined by an aggressive pressing system and tactical fluidity, with the team building from a back-three structure that freed its wing backs to exploit overloads when pushing forward.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Post game, Bellingham said: "The game is split into loads of different facets – technical, tactical, and, the biggest one is psychological, managing adversity."

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

“Does failure to raise these issues enhance our ability to deal with Turkey on the many critical strategic, critical tactical issues with which we have to deal? My assessment there is no, not a bit.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

“Here, you will take control not of logistical lines but of actual tactical support.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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