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 —
Susan Reiter
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they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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However, the new agent release expands those capabilities significantly by automating full workflows from product discovery to cart curation and laying the groundwork for integrated checkout.
—Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
But Trump has toyed with the idea of firing the Fed chair, or at least laying the groundwork to do so before his term expires in May.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 July 2025
In a wide-ranging chat with THR, Heinberg breaks down the end of Morpheus’ reign, the decision to cast Anderson as his successor, and how that finale lays the groundwork for a possible return to The Sandman universe.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Relatedly, the second mistake entrepreneurs tend to make is failing to lay the groundwork early for an effective corporate infrastructure.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 18 July 2025
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Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
But Trump has toyed with the idea of firing the Fed chair, or at least laying the groundwork to do so before his term expires in May.
—Nik Popli, Time, 24 July 2025
In a wide-ranging chat with THR, Heinberg breaks down the end of Morpheus’ reign, the decision to cast Anderson as his successor, and how that finale lays the groundwork for a possible return to The Sandman universe.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2025
Relatedly, the second mistake entrepreneurs tend to make is failing to lay the groundwork early for an effective corporate infrastructure.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 18 July 2025
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ground·work
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