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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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Alito, however, isn’t planning to leave, according to a person familiar with his thinking.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

The decision rebukes federal regulators who approved the deal, with Nexstar planning an appeal to strengthen local stations.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

So far, I’ve managed to do some prepublication interviews without too much trouble, and I’m planning to use a microphone anytime I speak to a crowd.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

After years of planning, the dream trip became reality.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

I wasn’t planning on coming today, but when I saw that his truck was gone, I came here instead of going home after I was finished at the pool.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam