: an alternative plan of action for use if the original plan should fail
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But the couple had to pivot and come up with a plan B after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the Knicks' parade and championship celebration details, which coincided with the date, time and venue of McCall and Katsnelson's wedding ceremony.—Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 18 June 2026 But Jonathan and Rizo have plan B in place on taking out Aubry if Tiffany wins immunity.—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 20 May 2026 The extent of the division between Washington and other members is such that European leaders have quietly begun considering a plan B should Trump make good on his threats to pull out of NATO altogether.—Carla Martinez MacHain, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026 For this reason, all three of our culinary pros consider fresh garlic cloves as plan A. Jarred pre-minced garlic is their plan B when they're crunched for time.—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plan B