groundwork

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"Our proof-of-concept device showcases rapid, scalable charging and energy storage at room temperature, laying the groundwork for next-gen energy solutions," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Tensions flared after OpenAI researcher Alec Radford laid the groundwork for large language models and the lab’s Generative Pre-Trained Transformer, or GPT, series.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 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

“I reckon I can. I’ll describe your hangdog look and shoeless state for her too. Lay you a good solid groundwork for some groveling.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss