lay the groundwork/foundation
idiom
: to provide the right conditions
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Boards that embrace this challenge will not only navigate the immediate demands of the workforce but will lay the foundation for resilience and sustainable growth, driving lasting impact from the boardroom to every level of the organization.
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Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The appointment of the interim officer will have large financial implications for the district, as that person will address a deficit of over $500 million in setting a budget for the following year and lay the groundwork for a permanent appointment later this fall.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Concerns regarding affordable housing, housing demand, and neighborhood stability helped lay the foundation for the formation of the Fort Worth Community Land Trust in 2023.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
But focusing on meeting your essential needs first will lay the foundation for eventually finding the physical ability to do more.
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—Kathleen Ferraro, SELF, 15 Apr. 2025
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Keith D. Dorsey, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
The appointment of the interim officer will have large financial implications for the district, as that person will address a deficit of over $500 million in setting a budget for the following year and lay the groundwork for a permanent appointment later this fall.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Concerns regarding affordable housing, housing demand, and neighborhood stability helped lay the foundation for the formation of the Fort Worth Community Land Trust in 2023.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025
But focusing on meeting your essential needs first will lay the foundation for eventually finding the physical ability to do more.
2.
—Kathleen Ferraro, SELF, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Lay the groundwork/foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay%20the%20groundwork%2Ffoundation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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