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.

Examples of pave the way for (something or someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Homeless advocates are concerned such laws could pave the way for broader restrictions on where people living on the streets can go. Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024 The warm water encourages blood flow to soothe sore spots and relax the nervous system to pave the way for sleep. Hilary Tetenbaum, Detroit Free Press, 8 Apr. 2024 With the right approach, SMEs can unlock the full potential of AI to transform their businesses and pave the way for a future of innovation and success. Rohit Anabheri, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 Soft tannins and voluptuous mouthfeel pave the way for flavors of ripe red plum, red raspberry, and dried Bing cherry. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2024 The journey doesn’t end with childhood but extends into adolescence, where the foundation’s vocational programs pave the way for meaningful careers. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024 In a bid to maintain some relevance, the organization has called for a series of changes that would pave the way for the top moneymaking schools to form a new division that would more closely resemble professional sports. Joe Drape, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024 The discovery, experts say, could pave the way for new treatments and possibly new methods of screening. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 20 Mar. 2024 The delivery is intended to pave the way for larger shipments. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 16 Mar. 2024

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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 27 Apr. 2024.

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