groundwork

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But Chinese officials expected no less after warning Trump’s team before the summit that its minimal preparation had failed to lay the groundwork for diplomatic agreements.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

A secret visit by national security adviser Henry Kissinger the year before laid the groundwork for the presidential trip, alongside reciprocal visits of table tennis teams termed "ping-pong diplomacy".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

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

From Salon • May 9, 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

“Asase set an example for all of us. She set the groundwork, the legacy that we can use to move forward. Humanity must fix the Earth on its own. Starting with you.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer