short-term tactic
collocation in Englishmeaningsofshort-termandtactic
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short-term
adjective
uk/ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/us/ˈʃɔːrt.tɝːm/
lasting a ...
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tactic
noun
uk/ˈtæk.tɪk/us/ˈtæk.tɪk/
a planned way of ...
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(Definition ofshort-termandtacticfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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However, most analysts agree that thisshort-termtacticcreates little long-term value, nor any long-term sustainable savings.
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The optimal strategy for the more attractive individual includes more short-term tactics and is higher overall than that for the less attractive individual.
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They must relate their short-term tactics to their long-term strategy.
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In this period there will have to be a long-term strategy and short-term tactics.
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The statement was all about short-term tactics and quick fixes.
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Their short-term tactics are as muddled as their strategy is inadequate.
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The problem is that events often force one into short-term tactics—tactics that can appear to be totally inconsistent with the long-term strategy, which must be to preserve peace.
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Short-term tactics so often mean fighting.
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In these circumstances, inevitably, the short-term tactics must be to get some more dollars, and the long-term strategy must be to rid ourselves of the need for dollars.
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Bahro called for long-term goals, the elimination of short-term tactics and government decentralization.
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