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

"I think he is another outlet. Chelsea now have a plan B if they want to use it and that could be an option."

From BBC • Feb. 13, 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

"If we cannot, I'm thinking about plan B, C and even D. I am an engineer, always planning."

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

“Maybe the flagpole could be a plan B when there isn’t the threat of storms, because avoiding tall metal poles is actually a good rule of thumb when lightning may be in the picture.”

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers