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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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It seemed likely she would line up a majority for whatever she was planning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Sir Keir confirmed more details of the mission will be announced next week, following a military planning conference in London.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Alessandra Malito writes the Help Me Retire column, in which she digs deeply to assist MarketWatch readers navigating complicated sets of rules on retirement planning, taxes and government benefits.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s too soon to tell if ships are actually planning to traverse the strait, which has seen very little traffic since the start of the war in late February.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Dad’s not scared of anything, so if he’s terrified, I should be planning my funeral.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas