battle plan
Americannoun
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the strategy to be used in a military engagement.
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the plan for accomplishing a goal or dealing with a problem or difficult situation.
the president's battle plan for getting his legislation through Congress.
Example Sentences
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He has lost count of the legal pads he has filled designing his own battle plan against the screwworm.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
“There was a master battle plan — and it was extremely disciplined,” said one auction insider who was not authorized to comment publicly.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
The centerpiece of Levine’s battle plan was the launching of a hot-air balloon, with a reporter and a photographer in the basket.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
Montgomery will need a new battle plan the next time he visits Ibrox.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2023
As always, Grant’s battle plan is simple: Get in front of Lee.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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