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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

Tickner says she tries to finish as much of her lesson planning as possible while at school so she can leave by 17:00.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Meta Platforms is reportedly planning yet another round of layoffs as the company aims to tighten its focus on artificial intelligence.

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

At the heart of the expedition was the intense planning that went on before any diving took place.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler