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tactical

[tak-ti-kuhl] / ˈtæk tɪ kəl /


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For years she’s been labeled by critics as a better motivator than a tactical strategist you count in crunch time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

These solutions were often tactical workarounds designed to patch critical issues in an improvised way.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has appeared to suggest that there could be a tactical advantage to the apparent fluidity.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The division recently took over management of tactical drones developed by the European aerospace firm.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Every now and then I’d get my hopes up, thinking maybe I’d be recognized for my brilliant tactical or motivational skills and would be chosen first for a change.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge