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as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategy
Nath’s leadership in sales strategy at Dell showcases how predictive analytics can refine operations and improve outcomes.
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
Flores’ strategy has differed in the three games for several reasons.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The streaming platforms’ focus on subscriber growth is expected to influence content strategies going forward.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
By mimicking that strategy, the microphone can be made more compact than standard ones, which are instead designed after the human eardrum.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 1 Jan. 2025
Flores’ strategy has differed in the three games for several reasons.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
The streaming platforms’ focus on subscriber growth is expected to influence content strategies going forward.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
By mimicking that strategy, the microphone can be made more compact than standard ones, which are instead designed after the human eardrum.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
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Birch has immediate plans to build further facilities in London itself and near the Formula 1 circuit Silverstone.Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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However, the climate plan does not include $1 billion in new taxes.Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
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Taken to the extreme, though, the intensive approach can foreclose opportunities for community support.Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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This approach allows institutions to modernize while minimizing operational disruption.Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Gutekunst followed the Ted Thompson blueprint and knocked it out of the park like his former boss once did.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The state’s two-pronged approach of empowering parents and educating teens offers the blueprint Washington needs.Edward Longe, National Review, 18 Dec. 2024
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Bill went home from Shea by his usual method: limo.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 23 Dec. 2024
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New recycling methods are limited in availability and costly, which ironically means that landfilling is currently the most cost-effective disposal option.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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There were 1,000 people with Ph.D.s, 85,000 graduates of college engineering programs, 100,000 people with business degrees, and about 180,000 people with other graduate degrees.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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In addition to programs ending or shifting, many borrowers may see big increases in their monthly payments this year.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which uses a different methodology to Cox Automotive, the average transaction price for a new car in December 2023 was $32,559, up from $11,399 in 1984.Felix Salmon, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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The attackers would appear to be determined to use the new attack methodologies uncovered by the researchers, with 2,300 attacks in a single two-week period, according to Check Point.Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Few of the infinite-memory schemes are taking this into account.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The 13-10 loss to Michigan prompted discussions about scheme adjustments and rotation changes to make things easier against Tennessee in the Playoff.Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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While there are treatments for endometriosis, such as medication and surgery, that can help manage symptoms, certain self-care techniques can give some extra relief.2 The self-care practices below may not cure endometriosis but can make living with this painful condition more bearable.Sarah Bence, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
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Clifford helped to pioneer the sport and Brazilian training techniques in England.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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