groundwork

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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

Communities have been laying the groundwork for offshore energy projects for years.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Last July, the EU had laid the groundwork for possible retaliation if talks with Washington fell through -- preparing a list of US goods that could be targeted.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

The company says it continues to lay the groundwork to expand its Robotaxi service to further major U.S. metros, including with testing and permitting, in order to quickly launch new markets once it’s ready.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

“Maybe because I left you so fast. Maybe I didn’t lay the groundwork for a proper memory. Or maybe I wanted you to find me, in some way. I don’t know.”

From "Every Day" by David Levithan