pave the way

phrase

: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

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Last but not least, Question 3 asks voters whether to change how the state defines its congressional districts, paving the way for redistricting in the coming years. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 Both also describe Operation Scorpion, a Cuban intelligence effort that federal prosecutors say helped pave the way for the shootdown. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026 To Brakel, the TABC’s effort to collect complete data paved the way for the proposal, which clearly separates its approach for large and small classifications. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026 The awards circuit that usually paves the way is another matter. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pave the way

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pave the way for (something or someone)
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“Pave the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20the%20way. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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