groundwork
noun
ground·work
ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk 
: foundation, basis
laid the groundwork for a new program
also
: preparation made beforehand
the groundwork was done before the winter tour —
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Examples of groundwork in a Sentence
they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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From laying the groundwork for the emergence of cable television, streaming services and on-demand content, to embracing new technologies and challenging the status quo, Goldenson paved the way for a more dynamic media landscape.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
By placing the region on probation, the state water board is laying the groundwork for similar measures in other farming areas.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
The organization also laid the groundwork for modern-day black operations.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
In 2021, the Pinole City Council adopted a resolution declaring a Climate Emergency, which laid the groundwork for the city’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and the moratorium on gas stations.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe laid the groundwork for Japan’s assertive foreign and defense policy, in hopes that Japan would play a bigger role on the global stage.
—Michelle Lee, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
This led to a performance at the 2019 International Charles Town Maroon Conference in Portland, Jamaica, which laid the groundwork for groundsound.
—Erin MacLeod, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2024
His selection may indicate to stakeholders that Boeing is dedicated to a new era of openness, security, and creativity, laying the groundwork for the company's revival.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Russian operatives are laying the groundwork for what could be a stronger push to support candidates who oppose aiding Ukraine, or who call for pulling the United States back from NATO and other alliances, U.S. officials and independent researchers say.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
By placing the region on probation, the state water board is laying the groundwork for similar measures in other farming areas.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
The organization also laid the groundwork for modern-day black operations.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
In 2021, the Pinole City Council adopted a resolution declaring a Climate Emergency, which laid the groundwork for the city’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and the moratorium on gas stations.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe laid the groundwork for Japan’s assertive foreign and defense policy, in hopes that Japan would play a bigger role on the global stage.
—Michelle Lee, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
This led to a performance at the 2019 International Charles Town Maroon Conference in Portland, Jamaica, which laid the groundwork for groundsound.
—Erin MacLeod, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2024
His selection may indicate to stakeholders that Boeing is dedicated to a new era of openness, security, and creativity, laying the groundwork for the company's revival.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Russian operatives are laying the groundwork for what could be a stronger push to support candidates who oppose aiding Ukraine, or who call for pulling the United States back from NATO and other alliances, U.S. officials and independent researchers say.
—David E. Sanger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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