pave the way

phrase

: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

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That paved the way for Culpa nuestra, and Prime Video said this April that the three movies have been watched by more than 100 million people. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026 The City Council has not repealed the status of a city landmark since the 1980s, when the McCarthy Building was stripped of its historic status to pave the way for the Block 37 development downtown. — Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 With that selling point in mind, it is hoped that Orient could pave the way for practical 15- or even 16-speed systems. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 Completing this component paves the way for a second-stage propulsion system test slated for the end of the year. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 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 17 Oct. 2026.

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