- present participle of plan.
planning
Example Sentences
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“You shouldn’t have to do this if what you’re planning is righteous and in the best interest of people.”
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
He wasn’t planning to vote for Graham, though, after the debate.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
I would like to simplify my estate planning if possible.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
The US is planning to double production rates from around 600 Patriot missiles per annum to 2,000, but that'll take several years.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
I was getting exhausted from watching and waiting and planning, and she wasn’t revealing a single sign of a plot for my punishment.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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