pave

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Advocates viewed Cal/OSHA’S recognition of the detainees as workers as a victory that could pave the way for future labor rights fights at other detention centers in the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

The advance could help pave the way for phonon lasers, a technology with potential uses in communications, medical diagnostics, and advanced sensing.

From Science Daily • Jul. 2, 2026

If successful, the effort could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Some bad luck in China and Japan after Australia helped pave the way for Antonelli to develop his winning momentum.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

One weathered old hobo told the preacher that if he wanted more pilgrims on that road to heaven, they should pave it with pork and beans instead of onion soup.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool