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
Buffalo presented the Chiefs with a blitz-adverse and coverage-heavy game plan, sending just four rushers at the quarterback, yet still delivered Patrick Mahomes one of the most painful losses of his career.
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Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Starting pitchers have to face the same batters two or three times, forming a game plan to keep hitters guessing and then executing it.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The typical game plan for the Bulldogs is to be balanced.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Vance Joseph builds his game plan around the reigning defensive player of the year, funneling work his way for quarterbacks who would rather eat tinfoil than throw in Surtain’s direction.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2025
Starting pitchers have to face the same batters two or three times, forming a game plan to keep hitters guessing and then executing it.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2025
The typical game plan for the Bulldogs is to be balanced.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2025
Vance Joseph builds his game plan around the reigning defensive player of the year, funneling work his way for quarterbacks who would rather eat tinfoil than throw in Surtain’s direction.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plan
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The lawsuit states that camp officials announced plans to reopen next summer even though the body of one camper, 8-year-old Cile Steward, remains missing.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Nov. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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Their decision has highlighted deep divisions over legislative priorities and political strategy as lawmakers scramble to resolve the shutdown and address its nationwide consequences.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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What happened next, this time, was strange, and not uniformly validating for the Democrats’ strategy.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
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Their findings provide a blueprint for improving efficiency, stability, and scalability, key steps toward mass deployment and alignment with China’s carbon neutrality goals.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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And the World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting countries with its operational framework for climate-resilient health systems, offering a blueprint for countries to use these funds to build health systems that can withstand and respond to climate shocks.—
Vanessa Kerry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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In addition, millions of low-income Americans are likely to see massive cuts and extensive delays in their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits because of the White House’s refusal to fully fund the program during the shutdown.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
6 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, the department licenses and regulates insurance companies operating in Arkansas, administers the state government's workers' compensation program, provides Medicare counseling to senior citizens, and investigates consumer complaints and insurance fraud.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Cherki is a dying breed of player, particularly now he’s been transferred to a Premier League which has moved away from off-the-cuff dribblers and towards set-play schemes.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Another worker operates the machine’s main controller, using a programming scheme for 3D printers called G-code to tell the printer what to build and how to build it.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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There are other Washburn regulars here too, like the excellent actors Bruce McKenzie and Jeff Biehl, but despite all their long acquaintance, something about the project never quite comes into focus.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Conway has six bond and tax items going before voters, all dedicated to municipal projects.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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His master plan of selecting Joe Flacco with the 32nd pick was ruined by the Baltimore Ravens, and Miami was forced to settle on Michigan quarterback Chad Henne in the second round.—
Omar Kelly
November 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
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And, the endeavor is seven years in the making, the district says, with listening sessions about the master plan held as early as 2018.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Nov. 2025
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