pave the way for (something or someone)
idiom
: 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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Regarding the Circular Fashion Partnerships (CFP), the successful Bangladesh pilot led by BESTSELLER and Reverse Resources (and implemented by UNIDO) proved the business case for post-industrial recycling there, then the need for policy changes to pave the way for industrial deployment.
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Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The two countries had exchanged accusations that each was violating a May 12 truce in an escalating tariff battle, an agreement that was meant to pave the way for a broader trade deal.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 6 June 2025
The space is indicative of the company’s efforts to take on a more active cultural role and links the worlds of design and art to pave the way for a new wave of creativity.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
The future of high-stakes negotiations over Iran's nuclear program remains shrouded in uncertainty as the U.S. and Iran publicly clash over the terms of an interim agreement proposed by the Trump administration that is intended to pave the way for a longer-lasting deal.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 4 June 2025
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Brooke Roberts-Islam, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The two countries had exchanged accusations that each was violating a May 12 truce in an escalating tariff battle, an agreement that was meant to pave the way for a broader trade deal.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 6 June 2025
The space is indicative of the company’s efforts to take on a more active cultural role and links the worlds of design and art to pave the way for a new wave of creativity.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
The future of high-stakes negotiations over Iran's nuclear program remains shrouded in uncertainty as the U.S. and Iran publicly clash over the terms of an interim agreement proposed by the Trump administration that is intended to pave the way for a longer-lasting deal.
—Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 4 June 2025
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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 17 Jun. 2025.
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