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groundwork

noun

ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk

Definition of groundwork

as in foundation

an immaterial thing upon which something else rests they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art

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Recent Examples of groundwork Sterling says Trump seems to be laying groundwork to deflect blame if Republicans lose. — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026 Those exercises laid the groundwork for the space shuttle program, which kicked off in 1981 with the launch of Columbia. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 This laid the groundwork for the change Laughton was looking to implement. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 But under the hood, the Series 12 builds in major changes that lay the groundwork for big ideas about the future of health and wearables. — Victoria Song, The Verge, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for groundwork

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Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
From polished and ladylike to more relaxed and directional, the skirt felt like the foundation of the spring wardrobe, signaling a shift toward more intentional, feminine dressing.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of foundation

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But the long-running political struggle over the cornerstone law continues apace, with both sides now turning their full attention from the Capitol to the voters.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of cornerstone

Noun

Make Human Connection The Competitive Advantage In the age of AI, human-to-human relationships become the bedrock of business development.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
And in May, OMB rocked the scientific community by proposing a rewrite to the bedrock guidance for all federal contracts that deemphasized peer review and empowered political appointees in driving decisions.

— STAT, STAT, 23 Sep. 2026

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