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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There could be a rash of similar power-hungry data centers appearing across the US as Trump and tech companies pave the way for AI. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 19 May 2025 Bruce installed a $75,000 agriculture sprinkler and drip system to pave the way for putting in a wine vineyard or adding more fruit trees. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025 The line will pave the way for the great backfield tandem of Love, who might be the best running back in the country, and Price. Antonio Morales, New York Times, 16 May 2025 Their protest would go on to help pave the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act, a pivotal civil rights law. Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for pave the way for (something or someone)

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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 23 May. 2025.

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