plan on
Idioms-
Have as an aim or purpose, as in We had planned on going to the movies after dinner .
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Anticipate, prepare for, as in We planned on you to make a speech , or They hadn't planned on such a big crowd . [Early 1900s]
Example Sentences
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There’s no two ways about it — the Dodgers should not plan on jamming Ohtani back into the starting rotation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Our Social Security at the earliest withdrawal date will be roughly $30,000 and we don’t plan on waiting.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala's name has haunted the proceedings of South Africa's major inquiry into alleged police corruption and, if things go to plan on Wednesday, the controversial businessman will at last be questioned himself.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
"I don't plan on staying in the city: a lot of places will be closed, and public transportation will be disrupted," said Demir Balemir, a university graduate.
From Barron's ● Jul. 4, 2026
Plus, Tūtū wants us to steam and pound the taro we plan on keeping, before selling the rest to a family of poi pounders in Waialua.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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