as in plans
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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The audio-first company, which is owned by the Graham family — the Post’s owners before Bezos — plans to introduce original reporting, and will pick up some local beats, including sports and metro coverage.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
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Employer plans to hire were also at the lowest since 2009, the tail end of the Great Recession, when the jobless rate hovered near double digits, Challenger said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Founded in 2016, the company designs, develops and manufactures its collection in its home country, partnering with specialized Italian workshops for category-specific expertise.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Arm's chip designs power most of the world's smartphones and are increasingly used in AI data centers and edge computing devices.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
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Many are in critical mineral companies as the White House plots a strategy to directly back mining companies to build a domestic supply chain and reduce dependence on China.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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For cyclists, the Coastal Bike Trail plots out a route to see the city and the harbor on two wheels.—
Carolyn Heller,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Based on the biography by Sam Wasson, Fosse/Verdon charts the successful careers and rocky relationship shared by Bob Fosse (Sam Rockwell) and his longtime partner and collaborator, Gwen Verdon (Michelle Williams).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Jan. 2026
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The director’s follow-up to 19th-century drama Godland charts the gradual evolution of a family as Anna, an artist, and Magnús, a fisherman, live with their three children and dog in the quiet grandeur of the Icelandic countryside.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Frigid weather, alcohol and drugs proved to be a fatal combination for a number of people found dead outdoors during New York’s continuing deep freeze as the city prepares for two more days of record low temperatures, officials said Saturday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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As the restaurant prepares to close its doors after 16 years, Hall and Glynn describe the workplace as more than just a job.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Maps (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maps%20%28out%29. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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