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pave the way

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  1. Make progress or development easier, as in Her findings paved the way for developing a new vaccine. This expression alludes to paving a road so it is easier to travel on. [Late 1500s]


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How Gilt Groupe helped pave the way for female startup founders in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 16, 2026

Connolly also presented Trump with a collection of poems by Michael Longley that includes “Ceasefire,” a poem inspired by the 1994 IRA ceasefire that helped pave the way for the Good Friday Agreement.

From Salon Sep. 13, 2026

The findings could pave the way for clinical trials testing sEH inhibitors in chronic inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily Sep. 13, 2026

Newcastle are now finalising a move for Fernandez-Pardo, which could pave the way for fellow forward Nick Woltemade to leave on loan following interest from Juventus.

From BBC Aug. 31, 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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