contingency plan
noun
: a plan that can be followed if an original plan is not possible for some reason
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The tell is the lack of a contingency plan.
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Shuttle buses to run if strike happens The MTA released a contingency plan in case the shutdown happens.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The alarm by the heads of state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is underscored by their decision to focus discussions on a contingency plan to ensure their fast-growing region, which imports most of its oil and gas from the Middle East, will have stable fuel and food supplies.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Redick approached Kennard after Doncic and Reaves were injured against Oklahoma City on April 2 to discuss the contingency plan of him taking on more ballhandling responsibilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Shuttle buses to run if strike happens The MTA released a contingency plan in case the shutdown happens.
—Naomi Ruchim, CBS News, 11 May 2026
The alarm by the heads of state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is underscored by their decision to focus discussions on a contingency plan to ensure their fast-growing region, which imports most of its oil and gas from the Middle East, will have stable fuel and food supplies.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
Redick approached Kennard after Doncic and Reaves were injured against Oklahoma City on April 2 to discuss the contingency plan of him taking on more ballhandling responsibilities.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
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“Contingency plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contingency%20plan. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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