groundwork
noun
ground·work
ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk 
: foundation, basis
laid the groundwork for a new program
also
: preparation made beforehand
the groundwork was done before the winter tour —
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they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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Mireya Villarreal, ABC News, 2 May 2025
The new administration—with the help of DOGE—has laid the groundwork for a momentous shift in how businesses and agencies are regulated.
—Chris Dobstaff, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Herzl’s vision laid the groundwork for the establishment of the state of Israel.
—Adam L. Rovner, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
During a meeting in 1985, the two men laid the groundwork for what would become Benesse House Museum.
—Ryan Craggs, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
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groundwork
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ground·work
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