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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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The World Health Organisation said that when midwives were educated to international standards — and when midwifery includes family planning — they could prevent more than 80% of maternal deaths, stillbirths, and neonatal deaths.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

For example, Tinder is planning to use AI to scan your entire camera roll.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

It kicks off a planning and acquisition process for the three new parks, which are publicly held and can be acquired at little to no cost to the state, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Pulte last year said his agency was planning to allow Fannie and Freddie to accept the new scores.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

I was only planning to get a trim, but she and Avery think I should go shoulder-length and get side bangs, which would complement my face shape.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison