game plan
a carefully thought-out strategy or course of action, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs.
Sports. the overall strategy of a team for winning a specific game.
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How to use game plan in a sentence
His colleagues sprang into action, calling reservation holders with an alternative game plan, dubbed Cafe Riggs Upstairs, and readying 10 guest rooms on three floors for private, in-room feasting.
Now that’s room service: What it’s like to check into a hotel just for dinner | Tom Sietsema | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostFurthermore, agencies can keep track of which pandemic era trends seem to have “staying power” and game plan accordingly.
Solving the agency search intelligence gap | Ian O’Rourke and Stephen Davis | February 9, 2021 | Search Engine WatchThe Buccaneers crafted the perfect game plan, pressuring Mahomes on 29 of his 56 dropbacks, the most of any quarterback in Super Bowl history, per ESPN.
That really was one of the least enjoyable Super Bowls of all time | Neil Greenberg | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostOn Sunday, their defense led the way, taking apart the Chiefs’ historic, speedy offense with a masterful game plan from coordinator Todd Bowles.
Tom Brady, the one-man dynasty, was Tampa Bay’s perfect missing piece | Jerry Brewer | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostThe Bucs had to throw out their offensive game plan early in that game after the Chiefs jumped to a 17-0 first quarter lead, and Kansas City appeared to take its foot off the gas a bit from that point forward.
Predictions for Super Bowl LV: Lots of scoring, plus a concern for Patrick Mahomes | John Clayton | February 4, 2021 | Washington Post
A game plan, like a business plan, changes with the times, and sometimes in the moment.
Tony La Russa Explains How To Make It To The World Series | Dave Pottruck | October 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCuse: At that point, we had already hashed out the game plan.
Vampires without Glitter or Girl Problems: Inside Guillermo del Toro’s ‘The Strain’ | Andrew Romano | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHere I am, five years into my career, and my game plan is all off.
The Stacks: The Inimitable Albert Brooks Caught at the Dawn of His Movie Career | Paul Slansky | April 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBeyond that, the rulebook designates that coaches “develop a game plan,” but notes no training requirements for coaches.
Friday Night Lights Out: The Concussion Debate Hits the Texas Youth Leagues | Pete Freedman | October 26, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTWith members of the media present, the caucus makes them wait for seven minutes outside while they devise a game plan.
‘The West Wing’ Government Shutdown Episode Is Frighteningly Familiar | Marlow Stern | October 2, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTReform, mainly on the game plan, to be extended to Scotland and Ireland.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. Nolan
British Dictionary definitions for game plan
a strategy
a plan of campaign, esp in politics
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