groundwork
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He rises and falls at the same pace as his companion in this nightmare, laying the groundwork on which Adjani can create something so enormous.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
“The results of AB 66 and this first phase go beyond my wildest imaginations,” said Boerner, who hopes this proof of concept lays the groundwork for a future statewide alert system.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The jobs report is one of the last major indicators laying the groundwork for the Bank of Canada’s policy meeting next week.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
China’s years of groundwork, she said, allows “technologies to be deployed at scale” that can make dollar alternatives more viable.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Tansy and Aunt Maud were back and forth between dish-board and stove, laying the groundwork for dinner.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
