groundwork

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Nike provided a disappointing sales outlook, and the quick harsh reaction in the stock market might be laying the groundwork for a lucrative long-term investment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The law laid the groundwork for Russia’s heavily censored “Red Web” that now entirely prohibits many foreign social-media platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"The research and proof-of-concept validates the exciting potential of quantum batteries to achieve rapid, scalable charging and energy storage at room temperature, laying the groundwork for next-gen energy solutions," Dr. Quach said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

City Councilmember Ruth Galanter, who helped broker an agreement that laid the groundwork for the 1994 decision, urged the state board to insist that DWP fulfill its commitment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Under Demetrius’s guidance, the groundwork was laid for what was to become the preeminent scholarly institution in the Greek world.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro