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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
Over the years, Trump said, China has virtually taken control of the strategic waterway, giving Beijing a huge economic and military advantage over Washington.
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Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
During the Cold War, the Arctic region was the most direct route for a strategic nuclear exchange between the U.S. and the USSR using long-range bombers and ballistic missiles.
—Liz Friden, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
Now on the other side, many small and medium businesses have put themselves in a better position by shifting to a more managed and strategic growth mindset, and lenders are taking note.
—Brock Blake, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Like Katt, Kendrick made strategic plans and kept every receipt.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
During the Cold War, the Arctic region was the most direct route for a strategic nuclear exchange between the U.S. and the USSR using long-range bombers and ballistic missiles.
—Liz Friden, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
Now on the other side, many small and medium businesses have put themselves in a better position by shifting to a more managed and strategic growth mindset, and lenders are taking note.
—Brock Blake, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Like Katt, Kendrick made strategic plans and kept every receipt.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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This backlash underscores a key takeaway for marketers and business leaders: initiatives that fail to deliver meaningful results risk alienating their audiences.Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Exports have historically represented a key driver of activity for the world’s number two economy, which officials say is likely to have grown 5% last year.BYPeter Catterall, Fortune Asia, 13 Jan. 2025
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Solving a key pain point for or with a colleague early on can be a powerful way to build these crucial relationships.Andrew Block, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the case of the disaster that is now unfolding, the unusually dry conditions played a crucial role in setting the stage for extreme wildfires; a similarly powerful windstorm in Pasadena in December 2011 was preceded by a damp November, helping to prevent any significant fires.Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, 25 percent of younger Americans pointed to housing costs as a critical area for government focus, while only 10 percent of those aged 60 and above shared this view.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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To fulfill this mission and turn its vision into reality, the company has developed comprehensive training and development offerings that address competencies critical to organizational success.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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On the decisive sequence, Cates barely won a race to the puck at the red line, chipped it in the air, batted it forward with his glove and then lifted a backhander past Bobrovsky with two Panthers bearing down on him from behind.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Protecting the Future The rise of Red Note demands action—not panic, but thoughtful, decisive measures to safeguard people and democratic principles.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Job security concerns, exacerbated by recent announcements of layoffs at major companies such as Volkswagen, Thyssenkrupp and Bosch, have made Germans hesitant to spend.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The bill is currently only meant to cover hotels, restaurants and private sites, but could eventually extend to goods and services, including reviews left on major international sites like Amazon.Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
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Policy plays a pivotal role in this transformation.Dan Kelly, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Another newcomer, who ended up in the pivotal role of the mother of the deceased girl, unknowingly introduced herself while production was prepping to film at a police station.Gregory Ellwood, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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In fact, the human brain tends to perceive meaningful images in random patterns — a phenomenon known as pareidolia.Ailsa Harvey, Space.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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If Cooper had a meaningful chance to right his Michigan wrongs in a postseason tournament?Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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