pave the way

phrase

: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

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Stacey Abrams, who ran for governor of Georgia in 2018 and 2022 and founded Fair Fight Action to combat voter suppression, played a vital role in paving the way for future successes for her party in her home state. — Michel Martin, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026 Voters in both Mars Borough and Adams Township overwhelmingly approved a plan to merge the two communities, paving the way for the creation of Mars Township. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Jim believes the election outcome could pave the way for relief on tariffs, another major headwind on Home Depot stock. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 The researchers said their strategy could help pave the way for designing longer-lasting aqueous energy storage systems. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pave the way

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“Pave the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20the%20way. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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