try a tack
Frequency: 7.210.1 per million words
to attempt using a particular approach
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Examples (10)
- The interviewer decided to try another tack.
- If this method doesn't work, we'll have to try a different tack.
- She suggested they try a more aggressive tack in their negotiations.
- Perhaps we should try a new tack to solve this persistent problem.
- Having failed with his initial approach, he decided to try a different tack.
- The marketing team is going to try a creative tack for the new campaign.
- Don't be afraid to try a diplomatic tack when dealing with difficult clients.
- After hours of debate, they realized they needed to try a completely different tack.
- The coach told his players to try a defensive tack in the second half.
- We could try a gentle tack first, and then escalate if necessary.