contingency plan
noun
: a plan that can be followed if an original plan is not possible for some reason
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that Elon Musk visited the Pentagon on Friday, even as the Trump administration vigorously denied a New York Times report that Musk was briefed on the military's top-secret contingency plan for war with China.
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The Broader Consequences This digital incident exposes issues with the College Board’s testing system including the lack of a robust contingency plan, the poor communication with test centers, and the absence of real-time support for students and administrators.
—Scott White, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Travelers are also advised to prepare a contingency plan and enroll in travel alerts through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Have a contingency plan Have a contingency plan in place for likely scenarios such as vehicle breakdowns, lost equipment or medical emergencies.
—Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
The Broader Consequences This digital incident exposes issues with the College Board’s testing system including the lack of a robust contingency plan, the poor communication with test centers, and the absence of real-time support for students and administrators.
—Scott White, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Travelers are also advised to prepare a contingency plan and enroll in travel alerts through the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Have a contingency plan Have a contingency plan in place for likely scenarios such as vehicle breakdowns, lost equipment or medical emergencies.
—Joan Pabón, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Contingency plan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contingency%20plan. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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