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tactical

[tak-ti-kuhl] / ˈtæk tɪ kəl /


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Collaborative, tactical and cautious, Cook took the top job in 2011 shortly before Jobs died.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Chief Executive Scott Kirby said the company made tactical adjustments to contend with higher fuel prices, which increased $340 million in the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Images, posted on social media, show members of the Robbery Homicide and Gang and Narcotics divisions approaching a home on a tree-lined street wearing tactical gear and carrying rifles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

His experience, tactical understanding and positional versatility make him Guardiola's coach on the pitch, capable of adapting his role to ensure City can tweak their tactics game to game.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

He had numbers for all of the different tactical move he had taught us, so when we were at a match he could shout a number to us and we’d know what to do.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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