as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
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Recent Examples of master plan
The commission would be tasked with creating a comprehensive master plan for building the facilities needed to attract one or more professional sports franchises in the region.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The 2021 Citizens’ Oversight Committee will also meet on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to discuss the facilities master plan.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
In 1970, as new housing developments were planned across the Santa Monica Mountains, homeowner associations objected to a city master plan that would widen and extend existing canyon roads linking Sunset Boulevard and Mulholland Drive.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Sure, there are endless sources chattering to the tabloid that this was maybe an homage to one of West’s album covers or a master plan by West to troll the world and get attention, one that Censori cosigns.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
The 2021 Citizens’ Oversight Committee will also meet on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to discuss the facilities master plan.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Feb. 2025
In 1970, as new housing developments were planned across the Santa Monica Mountains, homeowner associations objected to a city master plan that would widen and extend existing canyon roads linking Sunset Boulevard and Mulholland Drive.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2025
Sure, there are endless sources chattering to the tabloid that this was maybe an homage to one of West’s album covers or a master plan by West to troll the world and get attention, one that Censori cosigns.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
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Estate distribution among beneficiaries can be handled in various ways, with each state providing a default method and estate planning attorneys utilizing multiple strategies to tailor distribution plans.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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As a union, AFGE has been issuing bargaining demands in response to the agency’s recent decisions and plans to enforce employee rights through other methods as necessary, spokesperson Couture said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Native Entrepreneurs Driving Change Native entrepreneurs are transforming their communities by combining cultural values with modern business strategies.—
Oweesta,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many were invited to the White House last week to discuss strategies for how to boost Trump.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Just as frameworks such as the Business Model Canvas provides startups with a clear roadmap, a family charter or strategy serves as a guiding blueprint, ensuring alignment and clarity as the office evolves.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The blueprint does not mention Social Security or Medicare by name.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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As Tehran accelerates its nuclear program and Trump signals further sanctions—or potential military action—U.S.-Iran tensions appear set to escalate.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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Also, job training programs, volunteering and education, unless in a degree program, generally don’t come with health insurance coverage, making this reasoning faulty.—
Nicole Huberfeld,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 22-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury came after a yearslong federal investigation and alleged Madigan participated in an array of bribery and extortion schemes from 2011 to 2019 aimed at using the power of his office for personal gain.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Since Glossip’s 1998 conviction as the alleged orchestrator of a murder-for-hire scheme targeting his boss, Oklahoma City motel owner Barry Van Treese, a raft of issues with his prosecution has surfaced, coinciding with a shift of political winds now at the inmate’s back.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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As an example, an institution with a 50% indirect cost rate would get another $50,000 to cover indirect expenses for a $100,000 project.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Not a single project in Central or Northeast Florida received an award last year and less than 20% of proposals in other areas of the state were advanced due to limited funding.—
Dawn Shirreffs,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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