as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
what's our game plan for touring the city?
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Recent Examples of game plan
Mike Macdonald’s game plan to shut down New England worked to perfection, and Seattle will be remembered as one of the most dominant defensive teams in NFL history.
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Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Patriots coordinators and assistants will spend upward of 16 hours building a game plan for the following Sunday, a process that requires statistical study, film review, meetings, discussion and debate.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The Pistons were without their bruising first-time All-Star center Jalen Duren, but his absence didn’t stop Detroit from imposing its physical game plan against Jalen Brunson, who shot 4-of-20 from the field for 12 points and four assists on the night.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Certainly center Lauren Betts will be the focal point of the game plan on both sides – scoring over shorter opponents on offense; offering backside help, and rim protection on defense.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Adam Kilgore, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Patriots coordinators and assistants will spend upward of 16 hours building a game plan for the following Sunday, a process that requires statistical study, film review, meetings, discussion and debate.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The Pistons were without their bruising first-time All-Star center Jalen Duren, but his absence didn’t stop Detroit from imposing its physical game plan against Jalen Brunson, who shot 4-of-20 from the field for 12 points and four assists on the night.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Certainly center Lauren Betts will be the focal point of the game plan on both sides – scoring over shorter opponents on offense; offering backside help, and rim protection on defense.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plan
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Other companies have plans for LEO space stations as well.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Navarro did not detail what the White House’s plan to force data center builders to absorb costs would look like.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jim's stock market commentary , market analysis , stock pick breakdowns , and Club Members' Mailbag offer an MBA-caliber finance education that is easy to absorb and apply to your personal investing strategies.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Now, platforms like ReelShort and DramaBox are testing out a similar strategy but leaning into low-budget, soapy series, instead.—
Lauren Wilson,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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From this perspective, simply following the same blueprint that has worked during the stock’s comeback over the last few years could yield a similar result.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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One blueprint for aura farming comes courtesy of a viral video of a boy dancing nonchalantly on a race boat.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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As such, a cybersecurity failure in the F-35 program would be a serious breach that could jeopardize the integrity of planned and upcoming missions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Coach Mark Byington, who is 41-17 in his second season at Vanderbilt, has led the program to consecutive 20-win seasons for the first time since 2011-12 under Kevin Stallings.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Those affected by the scheme can visit Agridime’s website to see how the company is handling investors’ claims.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jane Doe alleged that in 2013, Epstein’s associates directed her to open a Bank of America account as part of a scheme to deceive immigration officials.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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The planned 90,000-square-foot project would represent the most significant change to the White House grounds in decades and is advancing even as it is challenged in court and questioned on Capitol Hill.—
Dan Diamond,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
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For any projects that FEMA rejects for reimbursement, local entities would have two years to repay the loan.—
ALEX ROZIER Mississippi Today,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Newsom prioritized child care early in his first term, appointing a cabinet member to work on the issue and commissioning a master plan, which recommended universal preschool for 4-year-olds and for income-eligible 3-year-olds.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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In 1924, architect Lilian Rice preserved that equestrian spirit with the creation of Rancho Santa Fe’s master plan.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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