lay the first stone

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"This is the government and legislature that have the ambition to lay the first stone and start building this blessed project," said Matteo Salvini, the infrastructure minister and head of the League coalition party.

From Reuters • Nov. 22, 2022

For myself, I sincerely trust that the good work of which we are now assembled to lay the first stone may, under God's blessing, prosper and accomplish its purpose.

From Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 by VII, Edward

The chaplain and his wife were already at work among them, and their little church only waiting for the bride to lay the first stone.

From Beechcroft at Rockstone by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

They came, however, that Mrs. Fordyce might act lady of the house, and Anne be bridesmaid, as well as lay the first stone of St. Cecily’s restored chapel.

From Chantry House by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

"Now hand me up a branch," she cried, "and I will lay the first stone of our house!"

From The Eagle's Nest by Cartwright, S. E.