: 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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Much older than the prefrontal cortex, which is the reasoning, planning, and decision-making part of the brain.
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Mary Clements Evans, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Alldredge said the focus for the foreseeable future will be on acquiring other hospitality or entertainment concepts, or teaming up with cities to share costs and planning.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
That led to an early start on the offseason planning.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Security planning must become an essential part of every public gathering, regardless of size or location.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 3 June 2025
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Mary Clements Evans, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Alldredge said the focus for the foreseeable future will be on acquiring other hospitality or entertainment concepts, or teaming up with cities to share costs and planning.
—David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2025
That led to an early start on the offseason planning.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
Security planning must become an essential part of every public gathering, regardless of size or location.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 3 June 2025
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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