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

The match also marked the debut of Cameroon coach David Pagou after a long-running feud between football federation president Samuel Eto'o and Marc Brys led to the Belgian tactician being axed.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

He has a fantastic proven record in Scotland and is a brilliant tactician and man-manager.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 2025

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

"The great tactician of personal responsibility regrets our absence . . ." Doesn't he see how I feel, I thought, can't he see why I did it?

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison