exit strategy

noun

: a plan for ending involvement
The company needs to have an exit strategy.

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Time for a graceful exit strategy. Kevin Brazil, Harpers Magazine, 9 June 2026 For Joyce, one thing that means is an exit strategy that does not involve private equity or an IPO. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 May 2026 Impulsive action bypasses deliberation, ignores consequences and risks entangling our nation in conflicts without an exit strategy. Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 23 May 2026 The indiscriminate bombing of civilians and civilian infrastructure was morally wrong, but further, the President had no exit strategy. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for exit strategy

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“Exit strategy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exit%20strategy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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