pave the way

phrase

: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

Examples of pave the way in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the sale, the developer signed a pre-annexation agreement with the city of Fort Worth that paved the way for the land to be absorbed into the city limits. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

The sit-in lasted for nearly a month, is the longest occupation of a federal building and remains a key moment that helped pave the way to passing the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990. — H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

Lawson became the first coach to be fired by Cashman midway through a season in 2023, paving the way for half a season of Casey. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

The move paved the way for the reelection of current Republican leader John Thune, putting the rest of his team on the path to keep leading the conference in the next Congress. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026

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