plural in form but singular or plural in construction
1
a
: the science and art of disposing and maneuvering forces in combat
b
: the art or skill of employing available means to accomplish an end
2
: a system or mode of procedure
3
: the study of the grammatical relations within a language including morphology and syntax
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But that did not occur without hiccups, as Florida Senator Rick Scott challenged McConnell for the post following a months-long feud over midterm election tactics.
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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
Below, 15 members share old-school approaches their agencies will be leveraging in 2023 to complement more contemporary tactics.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Feb. 2023
Below, 15 members share old-school approaches their agencies will be leveraging in 2023 to complement more contemporary tactics.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2023
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“Tactics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tactics. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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tactics
noun singular or plural
tac·tics
ˈtak-tiks 
1
a
: the science and art of arranging and moving forces in combat
b
: the art or skill of using available means to accomplish an end
2
: a system or method of proceeding
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