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tactical

[tak-ti-kuhl] / ˈtæk tɪ kəl /


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Both full-backs have been used as tactical tools to undo a team's defensive strategy too:

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

“The U.S. ballistic-missile warning system was never designed for tactical use,” said Withington.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Lew highlighted Ann Mannix’s accomplishments within the department, where she worked for more than three decades, rose to the rank of deputy chief and was the first woman to lead the department’s tactical company.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Piecing together a timeline of events, BBC Africa Eye identified at least eight police officers operating together, wearing tactical clothing and military camouflage.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

He had won the tactical battle with Richards.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand


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