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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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Most metro systems in India have failed to achieve even a sliver of the ridership projected during their planning stages, according to experts.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

By way of background, I’m planning to transition into retirement around 60 and am primarily focused on the 60-70 “bridge period.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 19, 2026

Now she’s planning for a legacy brand she hopes will outlive her.

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

She let this sink in before adding, “But there are fewer than forty employees at Fenix, which makes you wonder: How many different pieces of office furniture do you think they’re planning to buy?”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti