trailblaze
[ treyl-bleyz ]
/ ˈtreɪlˌbleɪz /
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verb (used with object), trail·blazed, trail·blaz·ing.
to blaze a trail through (a forest, wilderness, or the like) for others to follow.
to be a pioneer in (a particular subject, technique, etc.).
verb (used without object), trail·blazed, trail·blaz·ing.
to work or serve as a trailblazer.
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