paving

Example Sentences

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The company’s prospects brightened at the end of that year when it completed its first-ever controlled landing of a Falcon 9 rocket, paving the way for reusable rockets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Josh Simons announced he was standing down as the MP for Makerfield on Thursday last week, paving the way for Burnham to stand as Labour's candidate in the forthcoming by-election.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The French parliament last week passed a law paving the way for Macron to return looted African cultural artefacts.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Wang appeared as usual at last week’s city council meeting, shepherding along discussions on street paving, the upcoming budget and a potential e-bike ordinance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

To make the water potable, the Maya laid a layer of crushed limestone atop the sediments, effectively paving over the salt.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann