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plan B

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For that reason, you should have a plan A, plan B and plan C, and write down the pros and cons of each one.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

John Conca, an analyst at investment research firm Third Bridge, agreed that the pressure will be on Paramount and Comcast to come up with a plan B if Netflix succeeds with its offer.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Other than regulation supporting this sector, there's no plan B.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

But leaving the country is the plan B for some Americans, like Margaret and her husband, Dale, who asked that they be referred to solely by their first names out of concern for their careers.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

It’s always a good idea to keep a plan B in the back of your mind so you can get safely down to earth no matter what happens to you in the air.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein