American plan
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of American plan
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Media reports have said the American plan involved a one-page memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the fighting and establishing a framework for negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
Gansler's pre-game talk wasn't emotional, it was typically straightforward: the American plan was to attack quickly themselves and pin their opponent back, frustrating both the home team and their crowd.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2023
Japan has also approved an American plan to transform a unit of U.S.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2023
The official South American plan is still to pursue its own bid project, Uruguay soccer president Ignacio Alonso said.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2022
Our hotel was run on the American plan and our grinning waiter insisted upon bringing us everything on the bill of fare.
From Tripping with the Tucker Twins by Speed, Nell
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