groundwork
noun
ground·work
ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk 
: foundation, basis
laid the groundwork for a new program
also
: preparation made beforehand
the groundwork was done before the winter tour —
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they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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The American Academy of Pediatrics says that reading together with young children significantly strengthens relationships with caregivers and promotes early brain development, laying the groundwork for school readiness and long-term benefits throughout life.
—Chris Schulz, NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
Like its previous installments, Dark Winds season 3 ends with various shocking deaths, laying plenty of groundwork for what's next.
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The agreement reopens transport routes and sets groundwork for a peace treaty, though final ratification is pending.
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Delilah Owens, Rina Yashayeva, Haley Spechler, and Brianna Bookhart offered honest insight into the direction beauty is going and how to lay the groundwork for people who will emerge years into the future.
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Chris Schulz, NPR, 28 Oct. 2025
Like its previous installments, Dark Winds season 3 ends with various shocking deaths, laying plenty of groundwork for what's next.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
The agreement reopens transport routes and sets groundwork for a peace treaty, though final ratification is pending.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Delilah Owens, Rina Yashayeva, Haley Spechler, and Brianna Bookhart offered honest insight into the direction beauty is going and how to lay the groundwork for people who will emerge years into the future.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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ground·work
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