groundwork

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Most importantly for the long term, we are seeing the EU lay the groundwork for a potential flourishing of capitalism by supporting technology and innovation and by reforming and deregulating where appropriate.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

In his self-published “Baseball Abstract,” James laid the groundwork for the revolution to come.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Pakistani officials traveled to Tehran on Wednesday to deliver a message from the U.S. delegation, potentially laying the groundwork for new, in-person talks.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Although the current research is based on simulations, it lays the groundwork for a new class of life-detection methods.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

It was time for Dasch to help lay the groundwork and recruit some other men.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple