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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 Biden Administration rejoined the agency in 2023, citing concerns that the U.S. absence had allowed China and other strategic competitors to gain influence over global standards set by the agency.
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Nik Popli, Time, 22 July 2025
Some Democratic lawmakers called for an investigation into possible market manipulation or insider trading, though experts told Reuters there's no way to determine whether the moves were strategic or coincidental.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The United States maintains stockpiles of strategic medicines—the supply of ciprofloxacin is meant to cover 12 million people for 60 days—but emergency stockpiles are no answer for the chronic drug shortages already prevalent in the United States.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
According to Stevenson, stylistically, this could resemble a Floyd Mayweather vs. Emanuel Augustus-type bout more than a strategic chess match.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Nik Popli, Time, 22 July 2025
Some Democratic lawmakers called for an investigation into possible market manipulation or insider trading, though experts told Reuters there's no way to determine whether the moves were strategic or coincidental.
—Suhail Bhat, USA Today, 22 July 2025
The United States maintains stockpiles of strategic medicines—the supply of ciprofloxacin is meant to cover 12 million people for 60 days—but emergency stockpiles are no answer for the chronic drug shortages already prevalent in the United States.
—Thomas J. Bollyky, Foreign Affairs, 22 July 2025
According to Stevenson, stylistically, this could resemble a Floyd Mayweather vs. Emanuel Augustus-type bout more than a strategic chess match.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategic
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Local school districts are assessing the future stability of key student services, including funding for student achievement and English acquisition, after the U.S. Department of Education paused the release of $6 billion in funding this month.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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More key members of the team tasked with bringing the East Bank development to life have been selected, and a construction timeline is emerging.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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Therefore, long-term planning can play a crucial role in unlocking the financial flexibility that helps to allow retirees to sleep well at night, free from the fear of depleting their nest egg.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Attorneys make a crucial difference for a child or a teen.—
Nicol León,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Future View Of Mentorship Looking ahead, the role of mentors in fostering innovation will become even more critical and nuanced.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The platform’s growing critical acclaim mirrors the rise of other streaming services that have reshaped the awards landscape in recent years.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Curiously, the two players who were decisive in last night’s tie, Coll and Bonmati, were the two major issues for Spain in the run-up to and during these Euros.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The decisive feature that demonstrates the fossil was likely an early arachnid is the unique organization of the brain -- a reverse of the front-to-back arrangement found in present-day crustaceans, insects, centipedes and horseshoe crabs, the researchers said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
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In 1947: President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act 1947, a major piece of legislation that restructured many of the country’s military and intelligence institutions.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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That announcement largely cleared the field of major potential challengers to Rogers.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
27 July 2025
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Although initial discussions started around 1999, the pivotal moment came during the blackouts of 2001.—
David Blekhman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Lorde, whose music is featured at a pivotal moment in the show, also attended a performance at the Booth Theatre last week.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
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The 2025 Emmy nominations delivered meaningful gains in representation across race, gender and identity, with a few concerning declines.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Companies can avoid costly misfires at the top by shifting focus from credentials to real-world performance, treating interim roles as meaningful auditions and rebuilding mid-level proving grounds.—
Rhett Power,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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“Strategic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategic. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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