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  • present participle of plan.
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planning

[plan-ing] / ˈplæn ɪŋ /
NOUN
preparation
Synonyms


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The Church of England said in January it was planning to apologise for its role in the forced adoption scandal.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Dr. Clarke said the findings highlight a level of planning and cooperation that may have been greater than previously recognized.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Union members are planning to vote Wednesday on whether to ratify the contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Nasdaq Composite is up more than 10% this year due to AI, with tech companies planning to spend one trillion dollars next year.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Despite the fact that he’d spent years planning for this very day, there was no urgency as he spread butter and jam on a fresh baguette he’d purchased from the corner bakery.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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