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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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And while many of my activities in retirement require planning and coordination with others, the act of reaching out to strangers can’t be orchestrated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The decision rebukes federal regulators who approved the deal, with Nexstar planning an appeal to strengthen local stations.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

So far, I’ve managed to do some prepublication interviews without too much trouble, and I’m planning to use a microphone anytime I speak to a crowd.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 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

The rest of the cast was planning on going out for dinner to celebrate and had rushed out quickly after the curtain came down.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny