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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One mother in Zhejiang province, who wished to remain unidentified for fear of repercussions, said she used an AI chatbot to create a lesson plan on recycling for her nine-year-old homeschooled son.
From Barron's
The newly-engaged couple plan on travelling next year and are thinking of getting married at the end of 2026.
From BBC
Remley met up with an undercover sheriff’s detective to hash out the plan on Aug. 2.
From Los Angeles Times
“This peace plan was the best plan on the table at that moment to stop the fighting,” said Ameneh Mehvar, senior Middle East analyst for the nonprofit conflict monitor Acled.
I make $177,000 a year, but plan on scaling back after I retire.
From MarketWatch
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