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as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
a statewide strategy to raise students' achievement test scores over the next three years
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as in approach
the means or procedure for doing something
you'll need a better strategy than just knocking on doors if you want to sell that many magazines
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Recent Examples of strategy
Mining stocks like Mara Holdings have also begun employing Saylor’s bitcoin yield strategy.
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
Without a streaming network of its own, licensing its intellectual property and original content is part of Sony’s strategy to compete with streaming giants like Netflix, Disney and Amazon.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Part of the strategy is recognizing the vast developmental leaps in a baby’s first year.
—Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
To address these obstacles, a clear digital transformation strategy, investment in scalable solutions and strong collaboration between IT and operational technology (OT) teams are essential.
—Rohit Anabheri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
Without a streaming network of its own, licensing its intellectual property and original content is part of Sony’s strategy to compete with streaming giants like Netflix, Disney and Amazon.
—John Towfighi, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Part of the strategy is recognizing the vast developmental leaps in a baby’s first year.
—Jocelyn Newman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Dec. 2024
To address these obstacles, a clear digital transformation strategy, investment in scalable solutions and strong collaboration between IT and operational technology (OT) teams are essential.
—Rohit Anabheri, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strategy
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But that plan's fate now rests in the hands of Trump and his incoming administration, which has sent mixed signals on the idea.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Microsoft has confirmed plans to delete passwords for a billion users.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This proactive approach provides a culture in which ethical AI use becomes standard and supports both compliance and integrity.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Trump has tried to soften his image on immigration restriction, if not his hard-nosed approach to policy.Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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In last week’s victory, the Packers revealed the blueprint to contain the Dolphins’ high-powered offense.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The judge's remedy is novel, and could become a blueprint for other courts.Dan Primack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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This method is about more than just writing good emails.Grace Butler, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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As stylists performed their assorted looks, guests could walk around, speak with them about methods, and vote for their favorite styles (the bantu knots, wash-n-go, and wavy curls were front runners).Cierra Black, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Legacy retail technology systems are outdated, incompatible with new programs, and lack scalability.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Rehabilitation services for seniors is essential; from physical therapy programs to support after surgery, this niche addresses the growing demand for senior services.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, which uses a different methodology to Cox Automotive, the average transaction price for a new car in December 2023 was $32,559, up from $11,399 in 1984.Felix Salmon, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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For more on what's involved in our reporting, check out our complete reviews process and methodology page.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Harris, 36, of New Orleans, was among eight people and two law firms that have been charged in what federal prosecutors say was a yearslong scheme of crashing vehicles into tractor-trailers, fleeing while passengers in those vehicles pretended to be the drivers and lying about what happened.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Pacifica came out on its first possession and used a no-huddle, up-tempo scheme to drive 72 yards for a 7-0 lead on Royster’s seven-yard touchdown run.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Rodriguez also notes that his hacking technique could be used not just by a driver who wants to jailbreak their own plate, but also by someone targeting an unwitting owner of a plate too.Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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The problem is that their techniques cast a wide net over our telecom networks, so your unsecure messages could be collected and used to exploit you down the road.Ken Colburn, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strategy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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