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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In recent weeks, the coaching staff and front office have communicated with pitchers about introducing a more aggressive plan of attack. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Brown will be seeking a second opinion, and there isn’t a clear plan of attack for his recovery. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 The Golden Hawks quickly rallied and worked their plan of attack to take control of the match. — David Delgado, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 From his dorm in tiny Sterling, Colorado, Ondrej Vank visualized his plan of attack against the world’s greatest player. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plan of attack

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“Plan of attack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan%20of%20attack. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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