pave the way
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Researchers at the University of California, Davis have identified a surprising property in a class of materials known as perovskites that could pave the way for a new generation of light-controlled semiconductor devices.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Moonshot AI, one of China’s most promising artificial-intelligence startups, is considering changing its corporate structure to pave the way for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, people familiar with the matter said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
That, he said, could pave the way for new investment.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Now, it seems this road map may help to pave the way for newer artists as they endeavor to take the more logistical steps of their careers.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
Watch yourself, be the first to ask pardon if you both err, and guard against the little piques, misunderstandings, and hasty words that often pave the way for bitter sorrow and regret.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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