plan of attack

noun phrase

: a set of actions to bring about what one is trying to accomplish
The current approach isn't working. I think we need a new plan of attack.

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But Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith had the perfect plan of attack. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025 Is the best plan of attack to target a receiver in Round 2? Nick Suss, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Mar. 2025 The Blue Jays’ plan of attack against deGrom was to avoid two-strike counts, Varsho said. Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 27 May 2025 Bobrovsky has a regimented plan of attack for every day. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 June 2025 By laying these more attainable goals out, Jeter was able to come up with a plan of attack to help bring them to fruition. Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 6 May 2025 Thanks to shifting consumer trends, sales once reserved for a single day or the weekend after Thanksgiving have expanded into the weeks leading up to and after the holiday, giving consumers more chances to develop their holiday shopping plan of attack and nab more deals. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 15 Nov. 2024 Utilizing exceptional command and a sharp plan of attack, Fedde dominated his former team in his first appearance back at Nationals Park since his final season with Washington in 2022. Katie Woo, New York Times, 10 May 2025 The plan of attack now is to seize the day and take action, though, rather than sitting back and just hoping everything falls in your lap. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025

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“Plan of attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan%20of%20attack. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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