game plan
Americannoun
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a carefully thought-out strategy or course of action, as in politics, business, or one's personal affairs.
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Sports. the overall strategy of a team for winning a specific game.
noun
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a strategy
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a plan of campaign, esp in politics
Etymology
Origin of game plan
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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The Meta CEO has a new game plan for winning over hearts and minds to his company’s artificial-intelligence efforts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
"It's the old military game plan to use Suu Kyi as a bargaining chip," independent Myanmar analyst David Mathieson told AFP.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
They can help you evaluate your financial situation and build a solid game plan for other “what-if” scenarios.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
“Just stick to the game plan, nothing changes,” Chun said of her mindset heading into the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Before the crew could begin painting, Mr. Jackson said they needed to develop a game plan.
From "George" by Alex Gino
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