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

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

Maybe in my parents' - obviously they tried to make sure I had a plan B, which is, of course, sensible - but in my head, you know, it was only football.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

There was no way I could do a sufficient perimeter check here, so I went for plan B: Get out.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia