set the stage
phrase
: to provide the basis or background
this trend will set the stage for higher earnings
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“Set the stage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/set%20the%20stage. Accessed 24 Dec. 2025.
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