as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective
my neighbor assured me that the wisdom of his master plan for his yard would be apparent once everything was finished
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Nor are the details of the possible cost of converting the current facility to a residential treatment facility Miller noted DLS recommended cutting it from the budget, especially because the building is not in DJS’s master plan.
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Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025
The property’s master plan calls for sports fields, restrooms, picnic areas, a dog park and other recreational facilities for the public.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Parks and Rec team members plan to work with the community to develop a master plan, which would include removing an aging structure on the property, according to the release.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2025
Manages and monitors construction contractors and consultants; develops, administers and negotiates construction and consultant contracts, master plan studies, amendments, change orders and work authorizations.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
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Mikenzie Frost, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2025
The property’s master plan calls for sports fields, restrooms, picnic areas, a dog park and other recreational facilities for the public.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Parks and Rec team members plan to work with the community to develop a master plan, which would include removing an aging structure on the property, according to the release.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2025
Manages and monitors construction contractors and consultants; develops, administers and negotiates construction and consultant contracts, master plan studies, amendments, change orders and work authorizations.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for master plan
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Implementing a proactive plan can help safeguard your career and stave off anxiety. Focus on these 7 actions.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Schumer has received backlash since helping to avert a government shutdown by aiding the Republicans in passing their stopgap spending plan over the objection of the majority of his fellow Democratic Senators and House Democrats.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
23 Mar. 2025
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Trump has long touted tariffs as central to his economic strategy, arguing that taxing imports will encourage domestic production and shrink the budget deficit.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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The lawmakers pressed Hamilton to explain the change in strategy.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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In the United States, many firms have learned lessons from hurricanes, data breaches or product recalls, turning those experiences into a blueprint for improvement.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Indonesia’s first-ever Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon, has outlined an ambitious blueprint for the nation’s cultural growth, with special emphasis on developing the country’s rapidly expanding film industry.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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Willard spoke fervently about needing contractual assurances of his program’s share.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hudson, who previously worked as CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, offered a few words about the new endeavor and explained that their decision to be involved with the new program was motivated by a desire to erase some of the barriers of entry into the film industry.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Kelly’s portrayal contradicts other characterizations of Drue, including those made in prior legal proceedings, which depicted him as the architect of schemes to conceal assets and manipulate the legal system.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Other parts of the U.K.’s immigration system have been criticized as well, including the Seasonal Worker Visa scheme, which NGOs say leaves people open to various forms of exploitation, debt bondage and forced labor.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The University of Washington The University of Washington created the project, noting the emergence of skilled players without a biochemistry background providing solutions.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Since the first Scream movie premiered in 1996, the initial project has been deemed a cult classic, and its subsequent franchise — with five sequels and a seventh installment underway, plus a TV series that centers on its villain Ghostface — has made a major impact on the slasher genre.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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