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groundwork

noun

ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk

Definition of groundwork

as in foundation

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art

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Recent Examples of groundwork Jitesh Ubrani, an analyst at IDC, said tech companies want to introduce AI to consumers to lay the groundwork for more aggressive device launches in the coming years. — Kif Leswing,annie Palmer,jordan Novet, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 Those same liners could also be worn independently, which laid the groundwork for what came next. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026 The amendment sets the groundwork for Highfill to issue a new 2026 water and sewer revenue bond to fund upcoming improvements to its water utilities. — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026 While the Philippines’ music industry still has a long way to go to compete with Japan, South Korea and China in global market value, both SB19 and BINI have already laid years of groundwork to break into larger mainstream-pop conversations. — Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundwork

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Noun

It is understood Kering plans to build on the foundation left by Vaccarello, also spying additional opportunities in jewelry.

— Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
The market is one cornerstone of a larger scene that has built an outsized reputation for dining on the foundation of the Stitts' vision and mentorship.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of foundation

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Halpin watched the ball clear the wall in right-center then launched his bat over his head and into the sky before rounding the bases.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Brewers third baseman David Hamilton rounds the bases after hitting a home run in the ninth inning.

— Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of basis

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The Spurs believe the most imposing version of their defensive cornerstone has yet to arrive.

— Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
Since its introduction, hydroxyurea has become a cornerstone of sickle cell disease treatment that has helped thousands successfully manage their condition.

— Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cornerstone

Noun

Much of its ice rests on bedrock below sea level, while its floating ice shelves help regulate how quickly ice flows toward the sea.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The Chiefs’ offense hit its bedrock that night, with Mahomes firing 10 straight incompletions in a loss that all but ended their playoff hopes.

— Sam McDowell October 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

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