pave the way for (something or someone)
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: to make it easier for (something to happen or someone to do something)
The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments.
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It was called by Gov. Gavin Newsom to pave the way for state control of gasoline storage at oil refineries.
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Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Therefore, anything which instantly connects people might pave the way for coexistence in elephant ranging countries.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Perseverance’s research is intended to pave the way for humans to reach Mars in the years ahead under NASA's Artemis program, which will begin with astronauts returning to the moon to establish a base of operations.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
What's next: As people postpone house purchases, less new apartment construction could pave the way for landlords to raise rents.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Therefore, anything which instantly connects people might pave the way for coexistence in elephant ranging countries.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024
Perseverance’s research is intended to pave the way for humans to reach Mars in the years ahead under NASA's Artemis program, which will begin with astronauts returning to the moon to establish a base of operations.
—James Powel, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
What's next: As people postpone house purchases, less new apartment construction could pave the way for landlords to raise rents.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Pave the way for (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20the%20way%20for%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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