as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance
mapped out a plan for the fledgling company to become profitable within two years
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The former Steelers quarterback spent Thursday visiting with the Cleveland Browns and also plans to visit with the New York Giants on Friday.—
Mike DeFabo,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Continuing its rapid growth, Panther Denim plans to keep scaling its operations, starting with a Cambodia expansion.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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Success means designing spaces where our clients' customers or patrons or guests feel good, restored, grounded.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The system, designed by Lufthansa Technik for Bombardier, is a spectrum of 24 pre-programmed daylight settings to naturally speed up one’s biological clock.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2025
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For example, upgrading the forge lets players improve weapons and armor, while upgrading the dojo trains allies to learn new skills in order to help Naoe and Yasuke prepare for the threats that lie ahead.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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What was the process like in terms of preparing for that role?—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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Incorporating a set of packing cubes can encourage you to pare down and organize your clothing based on the type of clothes or the day.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Amazon sales rose nearly 6% during an eight-day boycott organized by an activist group, challenging the effectiveness of consumer activism against the retail giant.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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The institute once arranged for a Purim care package to be airdropped to a Jewish Coast Guard member 700 miles off the coast of Alaska, for example.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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Every morning, the monks gathered there, arranging themselves on the long stone benches, to discuss the matters of the day.—
Amanda Petrusich,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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Police said Victoria denied wanting Aaron dead and plotting to kill him, per TMZ.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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With space behind the defence strangled and the centre of the pitch condensed, plotting a course requires precise combination play.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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This frame, in The Beatles’ home country, two compilations appear on the main albums chart as one returns and joins another popular release.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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For an up-close glimpse at a new addition to Palm Springs’ proud architectural legacy, a stay at Thompson Palm Springs illustrates how the city continues to chart a distinctive course in modern design.—
Visit California,
AFAR Media,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Map (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/map%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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