pave the way for (something or someone)
phrase
: to make it easier for (something to happen or someone to do something)
The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments.
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“Pave the way for (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20the%20way%20for%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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