pave the way

phrase

: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

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Prosecutors eventually dismissed the charge related to Mann, who did not wish to testify again, which paved the way for the sentencing. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 This successful test case paves the way for wider commercial adoption across key manufacturing sectors. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026 That means in addition to autonomous cars, and robotic factories, this additional computing power could pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries like curing cancer. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026 Perhaps Lucas’ greatest long-term impact was paving the way for Cox to join the organization. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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