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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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A balanced portfolio in your mid-70s means allocating 40% to 50% to bonds, if you’re playing your septuagenarian retirement planning by the book.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The troupe is already planning a national tour through Florida, Dallas and Sacramento, though Daddii Syd’s ambitions extend much further.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

There were no repurchases in the first quarter and now the company is planning to sell $80 billion of stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

A planning officer told the council there were 19 letters of support and the development would not result in any unacceptable impact on the character or appearance of the area.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

She was still planning to ship me off somewhere!

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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