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master plan

noun

Definition of master plan

as in plan

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished

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Recent Examples of master plan The update of SeaWorld’s existing master plan, which dates to 2002, allows for up to 60 fireworks shows a year. — Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026 Future phases of the master plan community include a Home2Suites by Hilton, retail, restaurants and other commercial opportunities. — Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 Everyone knows that England’s master plan coming into its World Cup quarterfinal Saturday will revolve around stopping Norway striker Erling Haaland. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026 According to Simmons, that was never part of any master plan. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for master plan

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Noun

And the private grading plan associated with the project, which provided engineering details for the development of private property, was completely voided, citing issues with code compliance.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Barrow County Sheriff’s Office investigator Jason Smith read aloud from notebooks recovered after the shooting that outlined Colt’s plans in striking detail.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Definition of plan

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Kansas Athletics is on the verge of hiring an executive director for front-office strategy and operations, KU athletic director Travis Goff told The Star on Wednesday afternoon.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
The first stage focuses on meeting school community members, the second involves building an academics strategy, the third revolves around operations and finance and the final stage brings those steps together.

— Austin Horn July 30, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of strategy

Noun

According to both companies, the partnership extends beyond technology implementation and seeks to establish a scalable blueprint for modern shipbuilding that can be replicated across shipyards globally.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
This strategy, focusing on authenticity over competing with modern facilities, has created a sustainable economic engine, funding improvements and offering a blueprint for preserving historic sports venues.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of blueprint

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Tariff tensions That pressure on household finances comes just as the administration moves to rebuild its sweeping tariff program.

— Christine Romans, NBC news, 25 July 2026
After his final deployment, he was appointed director of Missouri’s Show-Me Heroes program, a workforce development partnership between the Missouri National Guard, the governor’s office and the Missouri Division of Workforce Development.

— Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of program

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These questions – not to mention the loss of former coach Mike McDaniel, who’s run scheme in 2025 was nothing short of wizardry – could potentially make or break the Dolphins.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The scheme change under Parker impacted Marist Liufau arguably the most of any player on the roster, as the staff moved him from an off-ball inside linebacker role to a pass-rushing outside linebacker.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of scheme

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The department has waived it, but lawyers for Presidio argued that because of the wording of the Act, Homeland Security was still required to consult with the Army Corps of Engineers before launching the project.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Keeping a lid on project costs should make apartments more affordable, Suarez says, though the plan doesn’t restrict rent amounts.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

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