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groundwork

[graund-wurk] / ˈgraʊndˌwɜrk /


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A court has ordered officials to preserve all evidence related to the failed execution, which could lay the groundwork for a future lawsuit against the state.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Acquiring Grain Management’s 800 MHz spectrum gives Starlink’s mobile ambitions a major boost, providing the groundwork for cellular networks.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026

They could also help lay the groundwork for future networks of controllable spin oscillators, potentially opening new possibilities for spin-based technologies.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

The behemoths that power the payments world are laying the groundwork for a universe where artificial-intelligence bots do your shopping.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

The Scout rocket had been an important part of laying the groundwork for the manned spaceflight efforts.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly




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