strategic
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“The 1956 Suez crisis unveiled the limits of British power; history sometimes turns in strategic chokepoints,” wrote Brig.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Kowaz said that Eisenkot, aware of politics in Washington, was trying to show he is interested in regional stability and strategic agreements and not just "an indefinite state of war".
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
The government has sought to appease public anger over rising prices, bringing down the cost of fuel by releasing 10 million barrels of diesel from strategic reserves.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Crawford started the scheme while she was strategic lead for tackling sexual violence at Lincolnshire County Council after seeing an increase in people experiencing sexual harassment through online dating.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
C.P. couldn’t believe that Clement would want to shake his hand without a good reason, a strategic one.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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Ronald Reagan, "Tear Down This Wall" (1987)
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