paved the way (for)

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Definition of paved the way (for)next
past tense of pave the way (for)
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“Paved the way (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paved%20the%20way%20%28for%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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