: 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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The organizations spoke about their regular training, frequent communication and planning, and the role citizens can play to help keep the community wildfire safe.
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Retirement planning services offered throughAllworth Financial a SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
—Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
Much of the internal conversation about reading assignments has to do with planning.
—Nicole Donawho, JSTOR Daily, 22 July 2025
But, for now, the city still is researching the plan, its costs and logistics, most recently approving a $45,000 contract in June with a planning firm that would help roll out the program.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
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Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Retirement planning services offered throughAllworth Financial a SEC Registered Investment Advisor.
—Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 July 2025
Much of the internal conversation about reading assignments has to do with planning.
—Nicole Donawho, JSTOR Daily, 22 July 2025
But, for now, the city still is researching the plan, its costs and logistics, most recently approving a $45,000 contract in June with a planning firm that would help roll out the program.
—Tresa Baldas, Freep.com, 21 July 2025
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“Planning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planning. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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