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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
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A Scottish government spokesperson said: "As this is a live planning application, it would not be appropriate to comment."

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

"The United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia... for no reason whatsover," he said.

From Barron's • 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

I don’t know what she’s planning, and I don’t really care.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy