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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Recent Examples on the Web The troubling trends highlighted in X's transparency report may pave the way for new regulatory policies, particularly as several U.S. states move forward with social media restrictions for minors. —

Anisha Sircar, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 Their products and services not only address critical challenges but also pave the way for new opportunities across various industries. —

Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024 Adopted by the United Nations in 2006 after the last major war between Israel and Hezbollah, 1701 was designed to pave the way for a lasting peace. —

Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 15 Oct. 2024 If that bet pays off, this show could pave the way for a new type of original on SVOD. —

Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pave the way for (something or someone)

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