as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
mapped out a plan for the fledgling company to become profitable within two years
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Leila and Abbie are at odds but are still planning an escape when Evelyn puts them in a one-on-one Hot Seat session.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025 -
However, when Leila arrives at the institution, planning to jailbreak her bestie, things begin to shift.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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If that fails, scientists suggest preparing a nuclear option.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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As Hughes is preparing to take the corner, Richards attacks the back-post zone and Munoz dashes towards the near post to occupy Kyle Walker-Peters.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Lopez spent about two years at Palm Heights, and, as always, began to feel the inexorable draw of designing.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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Chinese scientists have paved the way for the country’s green development after successfully designing the world’s first working hydride ion battery, thus opening new possibilities for future energy storage.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The college was being reprimanded amid allegations of antisemitism on campus and activism led in part by Mahmoud Khalil, a foreign student organizing against Israel’s war in Gaza.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Sep. 2025
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As an engineering problem, AI mimics basic brain functions like memory, recall, organizing information, and learning.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum return for the follow-up and are seen in the trailer as Madame Morrible and the Wizard, respectively, plotting Elphaba’s demise.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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His upper half is running the play while his lower half is plotting an escape route.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Considering all the different types of concerts that take place, calculating the average ticket price is somewhat difficult.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
22 Sep. 2025
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Many people don’t think of or are simply unaware of potential IRMAA Medicare surcharges when calculating taxes on a Roth conversion.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Mapping (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mapping%20%28out%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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