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  1. planningnoun

    an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

    "the planning was more fun than the trip itself"

    Synonyms:
    preparation, provision

  2. planningnoun

    the act or process of drawing up plans or layouts for some project or enterprise

    Synonyms:
    preparation, provision

  3. planning, preparation, provisionnoun

    the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening

    "his planning for retirement was hindered by several uncertainties"

    Synonyms:
    supplying, homework, proviso, cooking, formulation, provision, preparedness, grooming, cookery, readying, training, supply, readiness, prep, preparation

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  1. Michael Bloomberg:

    The FDA should immediately move to regulate flavored e-cigarettes, instead of waiting until 2022, as it is currently planning to do.

  2. Jeff Zients:

    This vaccine is specifically formulated for these young kids. So we're launching a new program especially for kids under 5. The planning process is well underway. CDC is working with states to help them prepare. We've secured enough vaccine supply for all kids in this age group, all 18 million. We have enough needles, syringes and kits, and these are all specially formulated or made for this age group to send alongside the vaccine, we're working closely with pediatricians and family doctors and children's hospitals and pharmacies to make sure the vaccine is available at thousands of locations across the country.

  3. Response Peter Salama:

    We are very concerned and planning for all scenarios, including the worst case scenario.

  4. Kevin Durant:

    I wasn’t planning on playing every minute but as the game started to flow, we got down, I told coach [Steve Nash] if you need to take me out for a couple it’s cool but I feel good and he just let me ride it out.

  5. David J. Schwartz:

    Luck take a second look at what appears to be someone's good luck. You'll find not luck but preparation, planning, and success-producing thinking.


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