drawing board

Example Sentences

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Building new pipelines to bypass Hormuz has been on the drawing board for years, but has been frustrated by the conflict in Yemen and other issues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"Ministers have rightly gone back to the drawing board and begun the difficult task of rebuilding trust in what has the potential to be a valuable tool for government," she said.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

If all those under construction and on the drawing board are completed, that figure would rise to 35% by 2030.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The implication of the research is this: If you’re planning to retire at 65 or 67, it may be time to go back to the drawing board and stress test your plan.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

When Dessie got up in the morning Tom was already at his drawing board, beating his forehead with his fist and growling to himself.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck