plan B

noun

: an alternative plan of action for use if the original plan should fail

Examples of plan B in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Democrats don’t yet look ready to move on to plan B if Biden doesn’t reassure them. W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 July 2024 Unlike many businesses established as a plan B for people losing jobs, Jenaye made the decision to leave a previous company consciously despite having just bought a new house and giving birth to her first child. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 3 July 2024 Does Paris 2024 have a plan B? Earlier in June, World Triathlon told CNN in an email that the first contingency plan would be to delay the race by one day. Billy Stockwell, CNN, 18 June 2024 After the Iran Deal A plan B to contain the Islamic Republic. Michael Singh, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for plan B 

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Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of plan B was in 1977

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“Plan B.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plan%20B. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

Plan B

trademark
used for a preparation of levonorgestrel intended to prevent pregnancy following unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure
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