plan B

Example Sentences

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But after she and a colleague were denied raises in 2020, the final setback in a string of frustrations, she started looking for a plan B.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"The problem is that pretty much every line of work is struggling at the moment, so even that is not a realistic plan B."

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

For that reason, you should have a plan A, plan B and plan C, and write down the pros and cons of each one.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

John Conca, an analyst at investment research firm Third Bridge, agreed that the pressure will be on Paramount and Comcast to come up with a plan B if Netflix succeeds with its offer.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

It’s always a good idea to keep a plan B in the back of your mind so you can get safely down to earth no matter what happens to you in the air.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein