had paved
- past perfect of pave.
Example Sentences
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Some families the BBC spoke to bitterly condemned the PKK, while others spoke proudly of how family members had died fighting for the group and felt this sacrifice had paved the way for peace talks.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025
Kissinger’s secret shuttling had paved the way for the visit, which helped normalize relations between the two countries after a long period without diplomatic ties.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2023
They also feared the growing military influence and power of mixed-race people after the insurrections in the 1780s, which had paved the way for the current situation.
From Textbooks ● Dec. 14, 2022
Delia and the children followed a year later, after he had paved the way.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 22, 2022
I’d just gotten my precalc test back, and I was awash with admiration for Alaska, since her tutoring had paved my way to a B-plus.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
