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game plan

noun

: a strategy for achieving an objective
game-plan intransitive verb

Examples of game plan in a Sentence

The governor is developing a game plan to lure businesses to the region. what's our game plan for touring the city?
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Tyler Shough looks like 26-year-old rookie The game plan to limit most rookie signal callers is rather simple. Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025 But questions about Jones are all fair, and opposing offenses can exploit Indy with a death-by-a-thousand-cuts game plan. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 29 Nov. 2025 He’s locked in game plan execution. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Nov. 2025 Minnesota United’s defense-centric game plan was panning out almost to perfection through 70 minutes of its MLS Western Conference semifinal against San Diego on Monday night. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for game plan

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of game plan was in 1941

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“Game plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/game%20plan. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

game plan

noun
: a strategy for achieving an end : game entry 1 sense 2a
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