pave the way for (something or someone)
idiom
: to make it easier for (something to happen or someone to do something)
The discovery paves the way for the development of effective new treatments.
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The deep integration of generative AI across platforms, enhanced collaborative features and a clear emphasis on accessibility could pave the way for new forms of expression for multiple generations.
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Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Modi has sought to pave the way for a deal with the U.S. in recent months by slashing Indian tariffs on a number of American goods, agreeing to buy more U.S. exports and accepting undocumented migrants sent back from the United States.
—Dan Strumpf and Akayla Gardner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
That’s right: Jar Jar helped pave the way for Andy Serkis’ Gollum and Caesar and every other innovative CG character that has been mo-capped, performance-captured, or keyframed in the 21st century.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
The iguanas will fit right in at the zoo, which is home to the largest captive colony of these reptiles and is leading genetic research efforts that will hopefully help pave the way for their future survival, officials said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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Melody Brue, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Modi has sought to pave the way for a deal with the U.S. in recent months by slashing Indian tariffs on a number of American goods, agreeing to buy more U.S. exports and accepting undocumented migrants sent back from the United States.
—Dan Strumpf and Akayla Gardner, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
That’s right: Jar Jar helped pave the way for Andy Serkis’ Gollum and Caesar and every other innovative CG character that has been mo-capped, performance-captured, or keyframed in the 21st century.
—Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 18 Apr. 2025
The iguanas will fit right in at the zoo, which is home to the largest captive colony of these reptiles and is leading genetic research efforts that will hopefully help pave the way for their future survival, officials said.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Pave the way for (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20the%20way%20for%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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