groundwork

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Several ECB officials have been laying the groundwork for an increase in borrowing costs in their public remarks.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 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

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

The Scout rocket had been an important part of laying the groundwork for the manned spaceflight efforts.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly