contingency plan

noun

: a plan that can be followed if an original plan is not possible for some reason

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If drought conditions worsen, the next step on the contingency plan would be to ask different thermoelectric power generators, which use a lot of water, to either cut back their generation or release water from a storage reservoir specifically for them, Shallcross said. —

Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024 That said, because of Suarez’s history of injuries, having the champion on standby for this fight might have been a contingency plan from the beginning. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Proactively discuss a contingency plan with loved ones. —

Marc Saltzman, USA TODAY, 9 Oct. 2024 Come up with a contingency plan that includes temporary employment, alternative job opportunities, and even freelance work if necessary. —

Kyle J. Russell, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for contingency plan

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