pave the way
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Venezuelans are hopeful the dialogue will eventually pave the way for holding elections in the crisis-hit South American country.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
An agentic Siri will pave the way for a long-term “AI-driven replacement cycle,” while new products such as a foldable iPhone will strengthen iPhone demand through 2028, Woodring noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
In California, the rollback could pave the way for more farming, mining, logging and drilling in areas that were once forbidden due to the potential for wildlife habitat destruction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
Although large-scale mining has yet to begin, companies and governments are awaiting international rules that could pave the way for extraction.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
It would get them to be friends and then pave the way for him and her to live happily ever after.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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