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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Frith is scheduled to return to teaching health at San Juan Hills on Tuesday, and plans to continue coaching football.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026 -
Looking forward, Zoomlion plans to advance robot clusters that can self-perceive, adapt, and make decisions within smart factory environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Founded by Said Meer, the designer was appointed as a Belgian royal warrant holder in November 2020, meaning the couturier designs specific pieces with the Belgian royal family, particularly Queen Mathilde, in mind.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Uniqlo designs the beanie with a moisture-wicking nylon blend that converts the body’s moisture into heat while preventing it from escaping.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Thus begins a thorny relationship in which Jules plots vengeance, though their dynamic soon takes a fascinating turn.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Dec. 2025
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Bad Santa follows an alcoholic scammer named Willie (Thornton) who poses as a mall Santa and plots to rob the stores on Christmas Eve with his sidekick, Marcus (Tony Cox).—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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Mubi, which distributes indie and foreign films and streams them to millions of monthly subscribers, had been preparing an August premiere for Huang’s documentary Vice Is Broke, which charts the rise and fall of his former employer Vice Media.—
Will Tavlin,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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As the miles stack up and the rules tighten (three warnings, then you’re shot), Jonsson charts the slow erosion of bravado into something far more fragile.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
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Set against a cross-country journey along iconic Route 66, the series blends competition, storytelling, and real-world impact as the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, and other defining cultural moments in 2026, per The CW.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
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New hotels, culinary destinations and shopping spots are reshaping the map of Florence, as the city prepares to host another edition of Pitti Uomo.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Maps (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maps%20%28out%29. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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