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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 development plan — which includes strategic investments in various areas, such as governance, infrastructure, training, funding, and international promotion — comes less than two years after Brazil’s successful Paulo Gustavo Law saw a multi-million boost in São Paulo’s audiovisual production.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Ryan Burke is a professor of military and strategic studies at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
—Ryan P. Burke, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
The department has taken a strategic approach to traffic enforcement by using real-time data to focus on the intersections with the highest risk of crashes, tripling enforcement efforts in these areas, Thomas said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The company faces risks from regulatory changes, competition, and market conditions, which could impact future financial performance.
Waste Connections continues to focus on strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies to drive growth and shareholder value.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 16 Feb. 2025
Ryan Burke is a professor of military and strategic studies at the U.S. Air Force Academy.
—Ryan P. Burke, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
The department has taken a strategic approach to traffic enforcement by using real-time data to focus on the intersections with the highest risk of crashes, tripling enforcement efforts in these areas, Thomas said.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
The company faces risks from regulatory changes, competition, and market conditions, which could impact future financial performance.
Waste Connections continues to focus on strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies to drive growth and shareholder value.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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Bitcoin Bitcoin remains trapped in a range below the key psychological level of $100,000 without any new impetus from Trump.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Enough key pieces of the title-winning cores remain to keep winning in 2025, but this is a team in transition, on the field and behind the scenes.—
Chad Jennings,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Institutions like Catalan Films and the Catalonia Film Commission play a crucial role in promoting and internationalizing the region’s film production and help find investments and showcase the region’s service companies, contributing to the industry’s overall growth.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2025
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Leicester City faces Arsenal in a crucial Premier League clash this Saturday morning at King Power Stadium in Leicester, Leicestershire.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Professional civil servants often play a critical role in resisting government efforts to weaponize state agencies.—
STEVEN LEVITSKY,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Visiting the White Lotus’ Thailand hotel to learn new techniques and share her own, Belinda’s arc is less pitiable this season, but her purpose is arguably even more critical.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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After the court of public opinion gave him a decisive win in his spring rap feud with Drake, a Super Bowl halftime performance days away and an upcoming tour, Lamar is on a dominant winning streak.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
5 Feb. 2025
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Building a conservative infrastructure Powell captured the conservative zeitgeist at the onset of what would become a long and decisive right turn in American politics.—
Colin Gordon,
The Conversation,
3 Feb. 2025
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Rocky Top reality check: UConn women’s loss to Tennessee exposes major flaws in the Huskies’ game Rocky Top reality check: UConn women's loss to Tennessee exposes major flaws in the Huskies' game A national brand is opening its first shop in CT.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, Friday night’s Critics Choice Awards marked their first major outing since the devastating loss of their house—but there, hearteningly, Brody picked up his first award for best actor in a comedy series for his performance as Noah in Netflix’s Nobody Wants This.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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The move could mark a pivotal shift in mobile connectivity, bridging the gap between traditional cell networks and satellite technology to ensure seamless coverage anywhere on Earth.—
Harshita Mary Varghese,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Acknowledging the growth that your partner is having will be pivotal to enduring the relationship.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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Conspicuously absent from both the Donald Trump and Kamala Harris campaigns, though, were proposals to expand access to treatment in any meaningful way.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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With his unique blend of jazz, R&B, and classical training, plus his deep connection to New Orleans, Batiste’s rendition of the National Anthem promises to be both meaningful and memorable—a perfect way to start off this year’s Super Bowl Sunday.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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