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of great importance especially to the future or outcome of something
This is a strategic goal that could make or break the company.
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Recent Examples of strategic
The former defense minister is in the country for annual strategic security consultations.
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Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
This phishing technique is particularly dangerous because of its strategic design:
• No Malicious Links or Attachments: Many phishing attempts are detected by email filters looking for suspicious links or attachments.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The two companies first agreed to strategic cooperation in 2020.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The redistricting was seen as a strategic move by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the state's congressional seats.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Reuters, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
This phishing technique is particularly dangerous because of its strategic design:
• No Malicious Links or Attachments: Many phishing attempts are detected by email filters looking for suspicious links or attachments.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The two companies first agreed to strategic cooperation in 2020.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
The redistricting was seen as a strategic move by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the state's congressional seats.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But as Max Hastings’ trial approaches, key witness Jamie Reynolds suddenly disappears and Pip finds herself in a race against time to find him.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
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But as Max Hastings’ trial approaches, key witness Jamie Reynolds suddenly disappears and Pip finds herself in a race against time to find him and struggling with the idea of justice.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sleep Aid – Getting adequate rest is crucial for recovery.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The coordination is crucial since the NRAO operates the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia, which is home to the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope.Michael Kan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Asian Americans in particular have emerged as a critical part of the electorate, now making up about a quarter of the district’s population as its largest minority group.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Trump would go on to win the critical swing states of Michigan and Pennsylvania in his landslide victory.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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While a segment of grassroots Republicans still believe improprieties cost former President Donald Trump the 2020 election, his decisive victory this month has sparked a segment of Democratic voters to now question the 2024 results.Samuel J. Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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Walters: California will face consequences for Donald Trump’s decisive victory That doesn’t bode well for the governor and California Democrats, Maviglio, the strategist, said.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Yes, Fast Fire Watch Guards operates in most major cities across the U.S., guaranteeing a fire watch security guard can reach your venue within hours.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As someone who has been in the room with so many of these major pop stars, how does Gaga stand out amongst that pack?Stephen Daw, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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The congressional district that includes sections of Adams, Larimer and Weld counties could play a pivotal role in the partisan battle over control of the House of Representatives, where Republicans seek to hold onto a narrow majority.John Aguilar, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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This is a very important point for Lila, because the emancipation of women plays a pivotal role in Elena Ferrante’s books.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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But a second Trump administration could also harness the country’s brilliant and sometimes brutal motion in productive ways, taking meaningful steps to make the United States more secure in a perilous world.Kori Schake, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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In addition to this meaningful tie collection, William also brought a little piece of home with him on his four-day trip to South Africa.Monique Jessen, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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