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ground plans

noun

plural of ground plan

as in plans

a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective their ground plan is first to finish college and then get married

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To boost attendance this summer, Disney unleashed a bevy of discounts from coast to coast, for tickets, hotels and dining plans for the season.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
The Kennedy Center's board is expected to meet Thursday to consider plans for the performing arts venue's future after a federal judge blocked an earlier move for a two-year closure that would allow for substantial renovations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of plans

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To reduce its carbon footprint, the glass industry is pursuing various decarbonization strategies centered on circular material use and technological innovation.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
As businesses navigate rapid technological change and shifting workplace expectations, local-level leadership is increasingly shaping how global strategies land.

— Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of strategies

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That creates an opportunity for companies offering open models to potentially become indispensable to businesses by offering technological blueprints for their products.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Standouts include fragments of original mosaics, old blueprints, and digital reconstructions to show how the building has changed over the centuries.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of blueprints

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That's because he has been heavily involved in the construction and trades programs at Cherry Creek Innovation Campus.

— Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
While these programs are a step in the right direction to improving e-scooter safety, Chicago should also consider policies designed around the developmental needs and behaviors of youth.

— Narmeen Khan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of programs

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But Craig's supporters have argued that the four-term congresswoman is the more electable candidate, especially as Flanagan has been tied to the Minnesota governor's handling of the multimillion-dollar fraud schemes in the state.

— Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Longtime safety Harrison Smith might not return for 2026, costing the Vikings defense its connective tissue, invaluable in defensive coordinator Brian Flores’ chaotic schemes.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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