battle plan
Americannoun
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the strategy to be used in a military engagement.
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the plan for accomplishing a goal or dealing with a problem or difficult situation.
the president's battle plan for getting his legislation through Congress.
Example Sentences
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“There was a master battle plan — and it was extremely disciplined,” said one auction insider who was not authorized to comment publicly.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
The protection of civilians is a legal requirement in a battle plan.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025
The centerpiece of Levine’s battle plan was the launching of a hot-air balloon, with a reporter and a photographer in the basket.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2024
Step one: Spend several episodes of your prestige-drama period piece touting “Crimson Sky,” a battle plan for an all-out assault on a medieval castle the brutality of which frightens even Toranaga himself.
From New York Times • Apr. 16, 2024
I left her on the pier, tracing her finger across the rail as if drawing a battle plan.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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