groundwork

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Yale economist Robert Shiller has been widely credited with laying much of the theoretical groundwork for perpetual futures.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

As Barron’s previously reported, public listings have surged this year following a quiet 2025 spent laying the groundwork behind the scenes.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

Through online training, Jin also sought to lay the groundwork for the next generation of house-church pastors to keep the movement growing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

The groundwork for this special season started in November 2024 with a meeting with Kroenke in the US, where the board outlined their targets.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The FBI had begun laying the groundwork for the case in the late 1940s, interrogating Langley employees about their knowledge of Perl and his possible conspirators.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly