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ground plans

noun

plural of ground plan

as in plans

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective their ground plan is first to finish college and then get married

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Use your voice to build connection, clarify plans, and make cooperation feel easier for everyone involved.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Generate topical daily lesson plans with engaging hands-on activities.

— Beth Collums, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of plans

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To reduce its carbon footprint, the glass industry is pursuing various decarbonization strategies centered on circular material use and technological innovation.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
As businesses navigate rapid technological change and shifting workplace expectations, local-level leadership is increasingly shaping how global strategies land.

— Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of strategies

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That creates an opportunity for companies offering open models to potentially become indispensable to businesses by offering technological blueprints for their products.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Standouts include fragments of original mosaics, old blueprints, and digital reconstructions to show how the building has changed over the centuries.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of blueprints

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Federal programs, such as Vaccines for Children and Medicaid, also rely on ACIP’s guidance.

— Berkeley Lovelace Jr, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
With funding now threatened, Duncan fears that programs serving underserved schools could be cut, saying that the money is invaluable to Los Angeles.

— Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of programs

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But Craig's supporters have argued that the four-term congresswoman is the more electable candidate, especially as Flanagan has been tied to the Minnesota governor's handling of the multimillion-dollar fraud schemes in the state.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Longtime safety Harrison Smith might not return for 2026, costing the Vikings defense its connective tissue, invaluable in defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ chaotic schemes.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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