plan B
Example Sentences
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"The problem is that pretty much every line of work is struggling at the moment, so even that is not a realistic plan B."
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
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
"If we cannot, I'm thinking about plan B, C and even D. I am an engineer, always planning."
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
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
“Maybe the flagpole could be a plan B when there isn’t the threat of storms, because avoiding tall metal poles is actually a good rule of thumb when lightning may be in the picture.”
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.