pave the way
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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 Ojai could pave the way for Waymo to expand more rapidly at a lower price, as it costs less to manufacture and outfit than the I-Pace.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Because the method relies entirely on dielectrics, it avoids the heat losses that have limited plasmonic systems and could help pave the way for compact, energy efficient photonic devices.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
Watch yourself, be the first to ask pardon if you both err, and guard against the little piques, misunderstandings, and hasty words that often pave the way for bitter sorrow and regret.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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