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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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He compares it to having detailed Google Maps information while planning a route.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

CEO Philipp Navratil is streamlining Nestlé’s portfolio to focus on core areas like coffee and petcare, planning 16,000 job cuts, and aiming for 3% to 4% organic growth.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He said he experienced a more frequent need to urinate during and shortly after the precision radiotherapy, but within five weeks was taking part in an archaeological dig he had long been planning.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Union members are planning to vote Wednesday on whether to ratify the contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Miss Mortimer spoke quietly and evenly, as if planning how to hide from one’s enemies was a usual topic of conversation one might have after breakfast.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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