tactician
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Stokes was never tipped for leadership, only to reveal himself as a superb man-manager and innovative tactician.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Better that everyone thought coach Mike Brown was a respectable, friendly boss and not a shrewd tactician who lengthened New York’s bench to give his starters a breath.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Hardie has a reputation as a high-grade tactician and shot maker, while McMillan and Lammie are credited with reinventing the role of a sweeper.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
"It is very nice to have Mo on the scoresheet again, but what I like the most is he also helps the team a lot defensively," said the Dutch tactician.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
"So now," he said, rubbing his eye with a delicate circular movement of his fist, "the great tactician asks what's wrong. Is it possible that something could be wrong? Do you hear him, Brothers?"
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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"The Iliad" by Homer, Book 2
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