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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 plans
Opponents bake it into their game plans.
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Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Defense ruins game plans and wins games in a league where the toughest come out on top.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Chelsea’s glaring lack of impactful squad depth may not matter quite so much with free midweeks, and Alonso may be able to tailor his game plans more intricately towards exploiting the specific weaknesses of Premier League opponents.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The game plans to expand with PvP and PvE modes, and is recognized as a quality PvPvE extraction game by those playing it, but…not enough people are playing it, especially if it's now meant to float Bungie as a studio and be Sony’s flagship live service offering, given all of the above.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Finch put his finger on the trouble during one of the regular-season ruts, identifying a moodiness that gets in the way of the type of surgical execution of game plans that the defending champion Oklahoma City and now San Antonio can consistently lean on.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
Brian Dutcher and his staff work hard during the basketball season, planning practices, formulating game plans, watching film, meeting with players, visiting with high school recruits, speaking with the media, talking to administrators, attending donor events, raising money, getting on planes.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Head coach Eric Musselman also told reporters on a Zoom call in late October that Baker-Mazara sometimes took freedom within game plans.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Expect offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to run Stevenson inside, where the Broncos are a little softer than other areas against the run, especially versus groupings with six offensive linemen; a staple of the Pats’ recent game plans.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Defense ruins game plans and wins games in a league where the toughest come out on top.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Chelsea’s glaring lack of impactful squad depth may not matter quite so much with free midweeks, and Alonso may be able to tailor his game plans more intricately towards exploiting the specific weaknesses of Premier League opponents.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 25 May 2026
The game plans to expand with PvP and PvE modes, and is recognized as a quality PvPvE extraction game by those playing it, but…not enough people are playing it, especially if it's now meant to float Bungie as a studio and be Sony’s flagship live service offering, given all of the above.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Finch put his finger on the trouble during one of the regular-season ruts, identifying a moodiness that gets in the way of the type of surgical execution of game plans that the defending champion Oklahoma City and now San Antonio can consistently lean on.
—CBS News, 16 May 2026
Brian Dutcher and his staff work hard during the basketball season, planning practices, formulating game plans, watching film, meeting with players, visiting with high school recruits, speaking with the media, talking to administrators, attending donor events, raising money, getting on planes.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
Head coach Eric Musselman also told reporters on a Zoom call in late October that Baker-Mazara sometimes took freedom within game plans.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Expect offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to run Stevenson inside, where the Broncos are a little softer than other areas against the run, especially versus groupings with six offensive linemen; a staple of the Pats’ recent game plans.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for game plans
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Over the course of several interviews over the past month, Charlotte-area parents described child care not as a normal consumer decision but as something closer to a strategic campaign involving timing, networking, luck, financial compromise and backup plans layered on top of backup plans.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Across California’s capital region, many businesses have announced plans to screen some — or all — of the World Cup matches for the most dedicated of fans.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Learn about the debt relief strategies available to you now.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Guests complete cognitive-skills assessments that analyze the brain’s processing speed, visual memory, and executive functioning, then move into personalized drills and strategies.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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While Arm blueprints form the basis of the designs for nearly all the world's smartphones, these days, the company is looking to position itself as a key player in AI infrastructure.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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The church’s plans River House Ministries’ blueprints do not change how the building looks, but landscaping will be done to clean up the surrounding property.—
Amaia Gavica,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Aug. 2025
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And according to Smart, even some of the less-successful SEC programs have rosters that can compete with anyone in the nation.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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These are rare emergency measures extended by the federal government, though, not ongoing credit card debt relief programs.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Throughout the summer, participants will work alongside Motown teams, contribute to active projects and receive mentorship from industry professionals, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the many career paths available within the modern music business.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Popular notions of philanthropy as merely a game for the ultrawealthy to fund partisan projects and commit fraud have left the sector vulnerable to political attacks, as the Council on Foundations sees it, influencing policies that hamper essential community services.—
James Pollard,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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