pave the way
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The by-election was triggered by the resignation of former Makerfield MP Josh Simons, who stood down to pave the way for Burnham to attempt to win the seat and return to Westminster.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
Last year, they helped pave the way for Tesla to invest in xAI, which SpaceX acquired in February.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
“Market pessimism once again grows over the prospects of a U.S.-Iran deal that could pave the way for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” analysts at Saxo Bank said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
The discovery could help pave the way for more personalized approaches to autism diagnosis, care, and treatment.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
For his part, he did his best to pave the way for me.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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