tactician
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Friends, associates and former colleagues and bosses describe Michael as a sharp-elbowed negotiator and a tactician who can turn a mess into a lucrative payday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
Hardie has a reputation as a high-grade tactician and shot maker, while McMillan and Lammie are credited with reinventing the role of a sweeper.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
"It is very nice to have Mo on the scoresheet again, but what I like the most is he also helps the team a lot defensively," said the Dutch tactician.
From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026
Spencer was a campaign strategist and master tactician who helped usher into office generations of GOP leaders, foremost among them Ronald Reagan.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
But be was a tactician in spite of his formality.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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