American plan
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of American plan
An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805
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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
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
The Truman Doctrine soon became part of a broader American plan for dealing with the Soviet Union.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2016
Grand Lake Lodge, near Grand Lake, open from June 15 to September 20, operates on the American plan and rates are from $5 to $7 a day; weekly rates 10-percent reduction of daily rates.
From Rocky Mountain [Colorado] National Park by United States. Dept. of the Interior
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