noun
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a paved surface; pavement
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material used for a pavement, such as paving stones, bricks, or asphalt
adjective
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of or for a paved surface or pavement
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preparatory, facilitating, enabling
paving legislation
Etymology
Origin of paving
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; pave, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The Artemis II mission will see four astronauts embark on a 10-day journey around the far side of the Moon and back to Earth, paving the way for a future lunar landing.
From BBC
All the paths were dirt, you know, they hadn’t even gotten around to paving it yet.
From Los Angeles Times
The Oslo Accords, in place since the 1990s, were signed with the stated aim of paving the way for an independent Palestinian state.
From Barron's
Raman has said that her decision to run was driven in part by her frustration with city leaders’ inability to get the basics right, such as fixing streetlights and paving streets.
From Los Angeles Times
Earlier this month, the city of L.A. struck a bankruptcy exit deal that resolves creditor disputes and opens up the possibility of a sale, paving the way for change.
From Los Angeles Times
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