pave

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The 8-1 ruling by the court could pave the way for other American firms to make claims for assets seized after the island's 1959 Communist revolution.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Because the method relies entirely on dielectrics, it avoids the heat losses that have limited plasmonic systems and could help pave the way for compact, energy efficient photonic devices.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

That was a really important lesson because it didn’t negate my value, but it allowed me to pave the road for other women.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

This would pave the way for him to return to Westminster as an MP - which he must do to join a leadership contest under Labour Party rules.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Gold is probably the worst material one could use to pave a street.

From "The (Mostly) True Story of Cleopatra's Needle" by Dan Gutman