groundwork

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

And he laid the groundwork for the Dodgers’ sixth straight victory, their 13th in 15 games.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

“Tomorrow, Nick will begin meeting with staff across the organization to listen, learn, discuss what is working, identify opportunities for growth, and begin laying the groundwork for Season 59 and beyond,” Cibrowski and Weiss wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Rubio, who is paying his first visit to India, said he hoped to lay the groundwork for a Quad summit involving Trump.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The FBI had begun laying the groundwork for the case in the late 1940s, interrogating Langley employees about their knowledge of Perl and his possible conspirators.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly