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tactic

[tak-tik] / ˈtæk tɪk /
NOUN
plan
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But even that outdoor time was sometimes withheld when her classmates “behaved poorly”—a common disciplinary tactic that the national guidance recommends against.

From Slate Sep. 5, 2026

The tactic infuriated families whose kids had already accepted offers and received smaller packages.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

A typical under-handed tactic they use is to prohibit parking in beach lots unless you show proof of residence.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

She said this was a tactic used by the Egyptian government to silence critics.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

The discrediting of witnesses can be a highly effective tactic, and Quintilian observes that it can be done against whole categories of witnesses, as well as against individuals.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

"His influence goes beyond tactics," Adigozalov told Report.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2026

Similar tactics were used against Mamdani in his run for mayor.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

"In this war, solutions devised during the Cold War will not work, nor will ideas developed over the past decade prove effective," he said, referring to naming-and-shaming tactics as one example.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

A drop in small boats illegally reaching the UK is forcing people smuggling gangs to adopt new tactics, a BBC investigation has found.

From BBC Sep. 3, 2026

These were all effective tactics and without question advanced the cause of the suffragists in their campaign to win the ballot.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler




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