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something done to achieve a particular goal
Toddlers use a lot of different tactics to try to get what they want.
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Recent Examples of tactic
Broidy’s lawyers also alleged that Chalker had orchestrated the hacking of the Emirati Ambassador to Washington and had used spy tactics against critics who opposed Qatar’s role as host of the World Cup in 2022.
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
These schemes show how quickly scammers adapt their tactics.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Robert Hays and Julie Haggerty return for more pun-tactic hijinks.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As one of the most dog-friendly states, Colorado must update its laws to ensure our state’s love for dogs is not being taken advantage of by the puppy mill industry and its deceptive tactics.
—Elise Gingrich, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
These schemes show how quickly scammers adapt their tactics.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Robert Hays and Julie Haggerty return for more pun-tactic hijinks.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026
As one of the most dog-friendly states, Colorado must update its laws to ensure our state’s love for dogs is not being taken advantage of by the puppy mill industry and its deceptive tactics.
—Elise Gingrich, Denver Post, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tactic
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But the revival is part of a national trend toward old-school testing methods like in-class pen-and-paper exams and oral tests to prevent AI use for assignments on laptops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Using an online filing method generally can result in fewer delays and faster confirmation.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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North of Manila, Pampanga is referred to as the culinary heartland of the Philippines, offering unrivaled food experiences that marry indigenous cooking techniques and foreign influences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some shots used digital techniques like wrapping Sinise’s legs in blue for rotoscoping, but the production couldn’t afford that for every scene.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tax season, savings strategies, and investment planning are all pulling at your attention, and your analytical mind is more than capable of working through the complexity.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But the strategy has perils and pitfalls.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Helicopter tours are a popular way to explore the cliffs, beaches and waterfalls lining the Na Pali Coast.—
JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Tactic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tactic. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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