plan on

1. Have as an aim or purpose, as in We had planned on going to the movies after dinner .

2. 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

Do you plan on doing more writing about gulls or is this book the peak of your interests?

From Salon

It said that the Department of Finance had told departments to plan on the basis of 3% pay growth for new deals.

From BBC

According to prosecutors, Mr Shakeri told law enforcement that he did not intend to propose a scheme to kill Trump within that seven-day timeframe, so the Iranian Revolutionary Guard officials put the plan on pause.

From BBC

While several scientists agree that parts of Kennedy’s platform like reducing chronic illness and obesity are important issues that should be getting attention, some criticize Kennedy for not laying out a clear plan on how to tackle these major health crises and using conspiracy theories to back up his claims.

From Salon

Unless polling that portends a paper-thin margin between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Trump is completely wrong — a possibility because of dizzying changes in how voters cast ballots as well as a pandemic-prompted overhaul of election laws — Americans should plan on going to bed Tuesday night without knowing who won the White House.

From Los Angeles Times

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