: 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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Because positive emotions expand attention spans, encourage strategic thinking, and build the psychological resilience needed for long-term planning.
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Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The survivors will be the fortunate ones, surrounded by helpers with the wisdom and freedom to adapt and the planning of a Third Little Pig.
—Bill Weir, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
However, investors should think carefully before going on a stock-buying spree, said Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Priced at a cool $250,000 ($21,000 a month), the investment includes weekly wardrobe planning, digital look books and shopping with exclusive access to designers for custom clothing and jewelry, runway looks and haute couture.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
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Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The survivors will be the fortunate ones, surrounded by helpers with the wisdom and freedom to adapt and the planning of a Third Little Pig.
—Bill Weir, CNN, 23 Mar. 2025
However, investors should think carefully before going on a stock-buying spree, said Christine Benz, director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Mar. 2025
Priced at a cool $250,000 ($21,000 a month), the investment includes weekly wardrobe planning, digital look books and shopping with exclusive access to designers for custom clothing and jewelry, runway looks and haute couture.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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