plan B
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of plan B
First recorded in 1975–80; from the assumption that the original plan is “plan A”
Example Sentences
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He said there was no "plan B" for professional rugby if he were to lose the proposed vote of confidence in his leadership, maintaining that moving to three teams was the only way to ensure rugby in Wales is sustainable.
From BBC
He stated they have no plan B with the emphasis over the hour they are continuing to double down on plan A as Collier-Keywood proved robust in his defence of the three-team policy.
From BBC
"The problem is that pretty much every line of work is struggling at the moment, so even that is not a realistic plan B."
From BBC
Sure, you can raise legitimate issues and complaints about the trip and ask for advice on coping or compensation strategies or a Plan B. But no one wants to hear your griping about the weather forecast for the Bahamas more than two weeks before that cruise or complaining about the dessert in first class.
Analysts think his Plan B could mean levies are applied more broadly, and for longer, than before Friday’s ruling.
From Barron's
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