as in planning
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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Cameron is planning to make a presentation to the Aurora City Council with more details about the city’s plans in early April, once more details are ironed out.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The feud began in August as Democratic members of the state Assembly were planning resolutions honoring Hispanic heritage and Hispanic veterans in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month in September, according to the criminal complaint.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Some Israeli troops have pushed into southern Lebanon, and there are fears Israel is preparing a large-scale invasion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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These additions suggest the show is preparing to go deeper into the Baroque Works organization, which drove much of Season 2’s plot.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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For Sara Swabb, AD PRO Member and founder and creative director of Storie Collective in Washington, DC, designing a guest room is about creating a moment of hospitality that feels both personal and cohesive with the rest of the home.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Another key difference is that Apple has been designing the Arm processors for MacBooks, along with the iPhone.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Some have begun organizing a protest in downtown Newton this weekend.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Continuum Suite is not that, but instead a system for organizing and coordinating many aspects of a production.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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Swig Swig is plotting its newest location in Charlotte, though the timeline for the opening is unclear.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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Already, lawmakers are plotting how to point the finger at Trump on the campaign trail.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Worry not; for better or worse, this game of chance requires minimal calculating on your part.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The man Cameron thought was a patriot, now seemed like a calculating conman.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Mapping (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mapping%20%28out%29. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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