pave the way

phrase

: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

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Officials in New Jersey sparked mixed reactions after voting to pave the way for the redevelopment of a former iconic amusement park. Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 Plots and machinations have been set in motion in King’s Landing as well, where Alicent conspires against her own sons, sending Aemond out of the city and paving the way for Rhaenyra to take the city. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The park itself opened its gates on July 18, 1955 and paved the way as the first theme park of the modern age. Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 3 July 2026 In 1983, President Ronald Reagan authorized its use by civilian commercial airlines, paving the way for a range of civilian applications. Adam Stone, USA Today, 3 July 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 11 Jul. 2026.

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