as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
mapped out a plan for the fledgling company to become profitable within two years
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This year the sportsbook FanDuel is planning a live event during halftime where the Manning brothers will each try to kick a field goal.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025 -
Louvet said that the culmination of years of effort, resetting the business, cutting back on distribution (the company plans on eliminating 60 department store doors this fiscal year) and investing with retailers to improve the experience.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
6 Feb. 2025
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Prior to the Queen’s death, Kelly received permission to write a book about her experiences designing and creating the monarch’s wardrobe in the later decades of her life.—
Allie Merriam,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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The study was not designed as a political poll but rather as a window into what truly matters to adolescents.—
Yalda T. Uhls,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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In October, the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers changed uniform colors to prepare for high temperatures at Levi’s Stadium.—
Sam Joseph,
The Athletic,
30 Jan. 2025
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Women who ease into using AI—perhaps using generative AI to draft a challenging email or prepare talking points for a meeting—quickly discover how these tools can augment their work and amplify their voices and expertise.—
Erin Grau,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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The portraits were part of a larger exhibit organized by the Holocaust Memorial Trust, Jewish News and Royal Photographic Society (of which Princess Kate is patron), bringing together 75 powerful images of survivors and their family members to mark 75 years since the Holocaust ended.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Soccer Three top players in Southern Section girls soccer have been ruled ineligible for the rest of the season for taking part in a training camp organized by a pro team.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Over the weekend, Trump administration officials arranged another ride-along, that time in Chicago, for the daytime TV talk show star Dr. Phil McGraw.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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The company arranged for two Fox Sports personnel, Julian Edelman and Charissa Thompson, to do a tease of sorts just before kickoff of Fox’s Sunday telecast of the NFC Championship.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Roseanne Barr, who was fired by Disney from her titular ABC show in 2018 at the height of its ratings prowess, is plotting a TV comeback.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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Jacinto planned to take in the Hermès and Sacai shows in Paris before plotting his next steps.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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From a single egg eaten in haste to opulent meals shared freely, Reichert charts her family’s passage through brutality and antisemitism toward a greater understanding of the past.—
Norman Weinstein,
The Christian Science Monitor,
5 Feb. 2025
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Adding to the song’s impact, Around Here recently charted at #1 on the iTunes Blues Charts, solidifying its place as a standout track in the genre and underscoring Knowles’ resonance with fans worldwide.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Map (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map%20%28out%29. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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