pave the way for (something or someone)
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: 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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From conducting network assessments and mapping identity access to building cross-functional alignment and establishing digital trust, these early actions can help pave the way for a smooth and effective transition.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The Hill: Florida’s attorney general asked the justices to pave the way for new immigration law.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Since then, the orbiter has set out to study Martian clouds, fog and frost while mapping the surface to pave the way for future crewed landings.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Last year, the U.K. passed its Autonomous Vehicles Act into law, which the government at the time said would pave the way for self-driving vehicles to arrive on British roads by 2026.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 10 June 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
The Hill: Florida’s attorney general asked the justices to pave the way for new immigration law.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 24 June 2025
Since then, the orbiter has set out to study Martian clouds, fog and frost while mapping the surface to pave the way for future crewed landings.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 June 2025
Last year, the U.K. passed its Autonomous Vehicles Act into law, which the government at the time said would pave the way for self-driving vehicles to arrive on British roads by 2026.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 10 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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