noun
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a paved surface; pavement
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material used for a pavement, such as paving stones, bricks, or asphalt
adjective
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of or for a paved surface or pavement
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preparatory, facilitating, enabling
paving legislation
Etymology
Origin of paving
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; pave, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The finale of “Stranger Things” helped deliver a huge holiday gift of up to $30 million to theater owners, potentially paving the way to warming long-chilly relations between Netflix and cinemas.
From MarketWatch
The finale of “Stranger Things” helped deliver a huge holiday gift of up to $30 million to theater owners, potentially paving the way to warming long-chilly relations between Netflix and cinemas.
From MarketWatch
In late September, Guineans approved a new constitution in a referendum that permitted junta members to run for office, paving the way for Doumbouya's candidacy.
From Barron's
Trader Joe’s has purchased a former drug store in Santa Monica, paving the way for a fourth location in the seaside city for the popular grocer.
From Los Angeles Times
The United States this month announced its permanent lifting of the so-called Caesar sanctions, paving the way for the return of investments to Syria after years of economic isolation.
From Barron's
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