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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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American tanker aircraft helped sustain Israeli operations, and officials from both countries worked closely in planning military actions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

A balanced portfolio in your mid-70s means allocating 40% to 50% to bonds, if you’re playing your septuagenarian retirement planning by the book.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The troupe is already planning a national tour through Florida, Dallas and Sacramento, though Daddii Syd’s ambitions extend much further.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

There were no repurchases in the first quarter and now the company is planning to sell $80 billion of stock.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This was probably the point where I was supposed to ask questions, like where did they move from, and what kind of renovations were they planning?

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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