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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
As such, publicly threatening or denouncing an organization offers a tempting alternative strategy.
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Brandon J. Kinne, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Lastly, senators are expected to ask Hegseth about key international policies, including his position on providing military aid to Ukraine, taking action against Iran's nuclear program, and strategies for addressing China's growing military threat.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The government is set to announce a new tech strategy in early February.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
Indeed, research shows that rubbing your fingers together while washing your hands is an effective strategy for reducing the number of norovirus particles lingering there.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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Brandon J. Kinne, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Lastly, senators are expected to ask Hegseth about key international policies, including his position on providing military aid to Ukraine, taking action against Iran's nuclear program, and strategies for addressing China's growing military threat.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The government is set to announce a new tech strategy in early February.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
Indeed, research shows that rubbing your fingers together while washing your hands is an effective strategy for reducing the number of norovirus particles lingering there.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 14 Jan. 2025
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That was an initial fear among some when the plan was first mooted, as a good run in Europe — and especially reaching the group stages — can be worth millions.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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But New York based its plan on London's, which rolled out in 2003.Mo Rocca, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2025
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For a start, developers need to rethink their approach, prioritizing empathy and contextual understanding as foundational elements of AI design.Erik Jost, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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California's approach to rebuilding what is destroyed, and the impact on L.A.'s hosting ability, is yet to be seen.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Maintaining authentic human connections can be a blueprint for success.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Nvidia released software to automate work in enterprises — called agentic AI blueprints.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Cravalho’s proclivity for florals over the course of the last few months may be a nod to the method dressing trend embraced by several stars promoting new projects.Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
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Shredders undoubtedly provide the most energy-efficient and environmentally responsible method to supply large volumes of obsolete metal as a raw material for the manufacture of new products.Steve Joseph, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025
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The softball program will mimic IMG football with a national team and a high school varsity team.Jason Dill, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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There are no high school MMA teams, no college programs that provide coaching and medical care and state-of-the-art facilities.Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
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The common factor in most such attacks is the phishing aspect, so that’s where the mitigation methodology must sit: this fascinating article explores methods of mitigating phishing attacks.Davey Winder, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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To learn more information on our reporting and testing processes, read our complete reviews process and methodology page.Allure, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
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The scheme, initiated by the Bauadvisor dog services company, launched on Sunday in Rome at four major cultural sites, among them the Museum of the Ara Pacis, the MAXXI museum of contemporary art, and Castel Sant’Angelo.George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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The scheme, which launches on January 14th, is only available in Korea for now, with expansion to other countries planned for the future.Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Its portfolio highlights its commitment to regional influences and craft techniques, resulting in unique, nuanced American single malts that capture the essence of the Pacific Northwest style and brewing traditions.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Thanks to more sophisticated genetic-testing techniques, IVF—an expensive, invasive treatment originally developed to help people with fertility troubles—is becoming a tool for optimizing health.Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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