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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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Putting a home inside a trust is a common financial planning strategy for those looking to ease the burden on heirs or avoid estate taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Meta is planning up to $145 billion on capital spending this year, largely to build data centers, and $600 billion by 2028.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

He said he spent most of the day in his house and made a lengthy call to the local council about a planning application.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

The federal agency that oversees the security of election systems was largely absent from planning before elections this month in several states.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 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




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