pave the way for (something or someone)
idiom
: to make it easier for (something to happen or someone to do something)
The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments.
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The four spacefarers arriving on that mission, known as Crew-10, will pave the way for Williams and Wilmore to depart with the Crew-9 team.
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Biden reversed the changes, but some believe the review underway will pave the way for similar actions by the second Trump administration.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
One of the leading missions of the Formula E racing series, its organizers say, is to pave the way for electric cars on the road and test and develop the latest, most competitive technology.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Once identified, collaborative efforts between managers and employees can pave the way for tailored solutions that effectively mitigate strain.
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—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
Biden reversed the changes, but some believe the review underway will pave the way for similar actions by the second Trump administration.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
One of the leading missions of the Formula E racing series, its organizers say, is to pave the way for electric cars on the road and test and develop the latest, most competitive technology.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Once identified, collaborative efforts between managers and employees can pave the way for tailored solutions that effectively mitigate strain.
2.
—Wayne Yu, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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“Pave the way for (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20the%20way%20for%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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