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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
Different views on the topic Some Democrats view the podcast as a strategic effort to recalibrate the party’s messaging on polarizing issues like transgender rights and policing, which contributed to Kamala Harris’s 2024 loss[2][8].
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Timing of the Newport Beach TV Fest is strategic to hit right before the Emmy nomination voting window, and as FYC events wrap up.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Originally focused on expanding content sales and SVOD channel distribution in North America, the division has now taken charge of Viaplay’s international growth following the group’s strategic shift in 2023.
—Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Diego Pesqueira, director of strategic communications for La Policia Nacional, told Fox News Digital that police have been urging the public not to rush to judgment as the investigation plays out.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
Timing of the Newport Beach TV Fest is strategic to hit right before the Emmy nomination voting window, and as FYC events wrap up.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Originally focused on expanding content sales and SVOD channel distribution in North America, the division has now taken charge of Viaplay’s international growth following the group’s strategic shift in 2023.
—Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
Diego Pesqueira, director of strategic communications for La Policia Nacional, told Fox News Digital that police have been urging the public not to rush to judgment as the investigation plays out.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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The team made several changes to its management structure, but a higher involvement of General Motors is believed to have been the key factor that led to its bid being accepted.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This phase helps define what success looks like and establishes key milestones.—
Mark Johnson,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Knowing when to push for change versus staying the course is crucial.—
Melissa Sierra,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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However, housing experts have warned that Donald Trump's policies could have a negative impact on construction efforts across the U.S. Tariffs on Canada could increase the cost of softwood lumber, a crucial material used in homebuilding which the U.S. imports heavily from its neighbor.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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For leaders this serves as a critical warning: the relentless pursuit of productivity without regard for the multifaceted nature of human identity can lead to a workforce that is disengaged, unfulfilled and ultimately less innovative.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But the critical number in this election is 802, the exceptionally low number of voters who cast ballots in that district election.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Connor McDavid, who assisted on Draisaitl’s decisive tally, has only 85 points to sit fourth in NHL scoring.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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But in a manner which belied her age, Andreeva refocused in the decisive set by breaking her Polish opponent twice in the first five games and ran away to clinch her second victory over Świątek in as many tournaments.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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President has failed to score points with voters on several major topics, according to a new poll published by News on Sunday.—
Peter Aitken,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Here’s your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2025
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Gherardi was a pivotal figure in the eyewear industry.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
20 Mar. 2025
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The task demanding such heroic efforts was to select the American wines that would compete in the reenactment of one of modern history’s most pivotal wine competitions.—
David Rosoff,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Much like governance, without these systemic changes, even the best AI use cases will struggle to achieve meaningful outcomes.—
Sidhant Bendre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Instead of perpetuating audit fatigue, with suppliers undergoing redundant assessments that fail to drive meaningful improvements, brands should invest in capacity building efforts.—
Adele Stafford,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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