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paved the way

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  • To create the conditions or foundation that makes a later event, development, or innovation possible; to be a precursor to.

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Emphasizing empathy paved the way for respectful disagreements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

McVay’s incorporation of three tight-end sets into the offense last season paved the way for the Rams to carry five tight ends: Tyler Higbee, Colby Parkinson, Davis Allen, Terrance Ferguson and rookie Max Klare.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

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  • laid the track
  • set the stage for
  • prepared the ground for
  • cleared the path for
  • did the groundwork

Possible Antonyms

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  • put up a roadblock
  • created a dead end
  • threw a wrench in the works

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