pave the way

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: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

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The duo's defiance paved the way for a resolution to condemn socialism, a key election-year messaging bill for the GOP that drew glaring defections among Democrats, many of whom were incensed at the turn of events. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026 This marks a decisive shift in national energy strategy, paving the way to return dormant nuclear assets to the power grid. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 Mensah paved the way for the offense with a near perfect performance. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 Four decades later, Hinton and that research paved the way for how modern AI systems function, all while changing the face of the Canadian city. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pave the way

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