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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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It is planning a record initial public offering that could raise up to $75 billion.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Highland Council's south planning applications committee approved the plans on Wednesday, subject to a number of conditions.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

As part of retirement planning, healthcare expenses continue to rise; a 65-year-old retiring in 2025 could expect to spend an average of $172,500 on healthcare expenses throughout their retirement, according to Fidelity Investments.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

One owner with his own architect filed his initial application in May and was hung up in planning until March.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Rowdy seemed to understand that I was planning some kind of trouble for Gandy and was very pleased about it.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls