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
According to the district’s facilities master plan, new TK-8 campuses must be built to serve at least 1,200 students, with enough space to add relocatable classrooms if needed, bringing the total capacity up to 1,600.
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 17 May 2025
The town’s master plan identified the Marquette Greenway as a key project.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The inheritor of Calvin Booth’s master plan is not.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Which led to… Survivor 48 players share their picks for the best season ever
Operation Make Believe Idol
Kyle's master plan was to take a kernel of truth and then pop up a big massive lie out of it.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 17 May 2025
The town’s master plan identified the Marquette Greenway as a key project.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The inheritor of Calvin Booth’s master plan is not.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
Which led to… Survivor 48 players share their picks for the best season ever
Operation Make Believe Idol
Kyle's master plan was to take a kernel of truth and then pop up a big massive lie out of it.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
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The Justice Department budget summary also revealed plans to shutter the agency's Community Relations Service and eliminate all 56 of the office's positions.—
June 17,
CBS News,
17 June 2025
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The Justice Department ended over 4,000 positions as part of a sweeping reorganization, including plans to cut 1,500 personnel from the FBI, according to budget documents reviewed by the Washington Examiner.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
17 June 2025
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Has Netflix been willing to change its own strategy with the times?—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 June 2025
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Representatives for the Earthquakes declined a request for an interview on further details about the ownership group’s strategy.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2025
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Rihanna’s business empire follows the same blueprint Baker pioneered, using stardom to control an entire industry.—
Sonari Glinton,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But even with Durant’s resurgence as a blueprint, the expectation is caution.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
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The Hawks flag football program captured their sixth state championship.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Trump's statement came as new explosions were heard in the Iranian capital and Vice President JD Vance suggested the U.S. military could get involved if Iran's clerical leadership refuses to give up its nuclear enrichment program.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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That will start with sharpening his knowledge of Kelly’s scheme.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Several officers who either pleaded guilty or were convicted by a jury for their role in the corruption scheme had their felony convictions tossed out in favor of misdemeanors amid allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Under state law, the county can issue the debt over five years and complete its projects in another five.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Throughout the day, visitors checked out the exhibit, participated in their own art projects and enjoyed entertainment.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
22 June 2025
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