set the stage

phrase

: to provide the basis or background

this trend will set the stage for higher earnings

Examples of set the stage in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This combination of strong demand and shrinking supply is setting the stage for healing occupancy and a gradual return of pricing power in the rental market. — Brad Hunter, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

In Episode 2, after contacting Ohtani’s representation, Mizuhara agrees to an interview, which sets the stage for how this scandal has been discussed ever since. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye founded a new political party, deepening his split with former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and setting the stage for a reelection bid. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 27 July 2026

Much of the country has seen dry, hot conditions this year, setting the stage for an active wildfire season. — Simmone Shah, Time, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for set the stage

• disengage
• interstage
• macrophage
• multistage
• age
• gauge
• phage
• plage
• rage
• wage
• alienage
• assuage