pave the way for (something or someone)
idiom
: 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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And from the world of politics, there was also Senator Steve Daines of Montana, an ally of President Donald Trump, who was in Beijing to try to pave the way for a meeting between the U.S. leader and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
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Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Pair of bench players paced Duke to Elite Eight
The decisive advantage for Duke came from bench points, where a stark 26-6 advantage helped pave the way for a win.
—Kennington Smith Iii, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This informal dynamism can spark discussions, build trust and pave the way for seamless collaboration.
—Venkat Rao, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Lunar update While Williams and Wilmore offered new insights into how humans can adapt to life in an extraterrestrial habitat, another pivotal mission helped pave the way for astronauts to venture deeper into space.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
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Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Pair of bench players paced Duke to Elite Eight
The decisive advantage for Duke came from bench points, where a stark 26-6 advantage helped pave the way for a win.
—Kennington Smith Iii, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This informal dynamism can spark discussions, build trust and pave the way for seamless collaboration.
—Venkat Rao, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Lunar update While Williams and Wilmore offered new insights into how humans can adapt to life in an extraterrestrial habitat, another pivotal mission helped pave the way for astronauts to venture deeper into space.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
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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 15 Apr. 2025.
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