as in foundations
an immaterial thing upon which something else rests
they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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Those foundations include the Mathias Corvinus Collegium, Hungary’s largest educational institution, which has close ties to Orbán’s government.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
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That means investing in affordable healthcare, childcare, public education, workforce training, and infrastructure — the foundations of a strong middle class.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Coordination and communication, after all, are cornerstones of any music scene.—
Evan Minsker,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
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Both are cornerstones of Puerto Rican cooking.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Groundworks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/groundworks. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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