lay the groundwork/foundation
idiom
: to provide the right conditions
We are laying the groundwork/foundation for additional research.
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Combined with a wealth of sustainability data, supply chain scrutiny and systems analysis lay the groundwork for deriving strategic business value.
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Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Better communication is foundational for stronger collaboration, and in-person networking can lay the groundwork for these partnerships.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The idea is to lay the foundation for new habits without putting an undue amount of pressure on yourself.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
The project is part of a NASA program that utilizes public-private partnerships to lay the foundation for a sustained human lunar presence.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
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Sophia Mendelsohn, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Better communication is foundational for stronger collaboration, and in-person networking can lay the groundwork for these partnerships.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The idea is to lay the foundation for new habits without putting an undue amount of pressure on yourself.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
The project is part of a NASA program that utilizes public-private partnerships to lay the foundation for a sustained human lunar presence.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Lay the groundwork/foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay%20the%20groundwork%2Ffoundation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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