: the act or process of making or carrying out plans
specifically
: the establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit
city planning
business planning
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Careful planning made the party a success.
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Constructed using stones weighing up to 10 tons and aligned with cardinal directions, the monuments suggest advanced spatial planning and possible astronomical knowledge.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Paul's also been involved in the wedding planning, with Lorenze sharing that his domain has largely been the food selection.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Turkish authorities said the raids targeted ISIS cells suspected of planning attacks inside the country.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
While planning and logistical work has been going on for months, the ballpark’s physical transformation unfolded in just about two weeks.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Paul's also been involved in the wedding planning, with Lorenze sharing that his domain has largely been the food selection.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
Turkish authorities said the raids targeted ISIS cells suspected of planning attacks inside the country.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
While planning and logistical work has been going on for months, the ballpark’s physical transformation unfolded in just about two weeks.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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