Nadal has proved that he can beat Federer, and he, too, said he planned to take a slightly more aggressive tack Sunday.

Gov. Andros showed a markedly aggressive tack in his negotiations with Connecticut.

A surprisingly aggressive tack was taken by Mr. Cardenas, who is running for president for the third time.

He was just about to punch in 911 when the Honda now took the very aggressive tack of ramming his truck from behind.

But increasingly, stations are taking a more aggressive tack in seeking advertising.

Saladin Ali Ahmed (born to a white mother and an Arab-American father) takes a similarly aggressive tack.

Allan Houston has to maintain his aggressive tack, and Ewing has to make sharper decisions.

Fariello found it difficult to change the aggressive tack he had taken as a trainer ever since he began working with fighters in the mid-1950's.

To the contrary, he has found a loyal following among other Republicans in the Senate like Mr. Gramm who yearn for a more aggressive tack.

Mr. Chávez, who introduced a new Constitution in Venezuela and is redirecting oil profits toward social programs, has taken the most aggressive tack.