tack

Example Sentences

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Britain initially refused access to US warplanes but later changed tack, saying bases could be used for "defensive operations."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

In fact, the major central banks were all taking a more conservative tack as they faced questions about how much and how long the war with Iran would boost oil prices.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

He has used the novel tack of publicly proclaiming his lack of independence to enlarge himself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Perhaps in recognition of those sensitivities, both Meta and YouTube assigned Thursday’s delicate cross-examination to female attorneys, who took a decidedly softer tack with Kaley than Stanner had with her therapist.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

And soon she was off on another tack: “Can you call the birds and beasts to you?” she asked.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin