pave
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The offering has drawn huge demand and could pave the way for more IPOs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
That measurement helped pave the way for future research into matter-antimatter asymmetries in the neutrino sector.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
The finance minister also repeated his call to meet the Chancellor in a bid to secure additional funding from Westminster which could pave the way for the executive to agree a budget.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Venezuelans are hopeful the dialogue will eventually pave the way for holding elections in the crisis-hit South American country.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
“Ah, yes,” Doña Lola sighed, “electricity. Pretty soon they’ll bring water, too, and then they’ll pave the road and bring cars, buses maybe. Ah, yes.”
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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Evading plot holes, “It Ends” paves over the obvious biological needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
"By enabling robust nonreciprocal quantum synchronization, our research paves the way for realizing more reliable quantum processors and protected quantum resources," comments Lai.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 12, 2026
While much of this field is still theoretical, Google says Willow incorporates key "breakthroughs" and "paves the way to a useful, large-scale quantum computer".
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
The framework paves the way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and sets 30 to 60 days to reach a final pact on thorny issues such as Tehran’s nuclear program.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
“A half-pint of Chateau Cheval Blanc or Cru du Chevalier, high and vinous, paves a possible way for Brother Jonathan’s déjeuner––fried pork, potatoes and chicory!”
From The Strollers by Harrison Fisher
This event wiped out much of the life on the planet and paved the way for the diversification of new groups of animals.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
The combination of physical problems and internal disagreements ultimately paved the way for his departure even though he made a strong offensive impact.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
Smith has paved the way for a referendum on Oct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The ruling paved the way for college athletes to receive NIL compensation, and five years later, in 2026, the NIL economy is estimated to be worth $2.7 billion, per Opendorse.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
The street I’m walking on hasn’t been paved yet, it’s cobblestone, and walking on it gives me a sense of déjà vu, as if I have been here before, seen this before, done this before.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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Barrick Mining settled a dispute with Newmont over a Nevada joint venture, securing a $1.95 billion payout and paving the way for a spinoff.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The president has weighed in on paving stones, marble, flagpoles and other aesthetic details around the White House as he reshapes the presidential grounds.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
The by-election for a new mayor was called after Burnham was elected as MP for Makerfield in Greater Manchester in June, paving the way for him to become Prime Minister earlier this month.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Wednesday to prepare for paving when water began coming up from the area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The paving stones were cracked and uneven, slippery underfoot, and rough against her soft feet.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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