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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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She went on to explain that the local authority that first gave planning permission for the fencing for the lions' enclosure did not realise it was for big cats.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Benesh says the date that most Big Food companies are planning to phase out certain dyes isn’t a coincidence.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Anyone who is planning to open a restaurant would do well to read this book first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

These unions are planning a triple strike if agreements are not reached:

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

‘I wasn’t planning on running into a Nazi soldier,’ Hannie says.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler