groundwork

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Yale economist Robert Shiller has been widely credited with laying much of the theoretical groundwork for perpetual futures.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee laid the groundwork last week in passing a five-year reauthorization of transportation programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“We remain focused on driving our multiple engines of growth while continuing to lay the groundwork for sustainable growth and value creation into the future,” CEO Patrice Louvet said in the earnings release.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

The groundwork for this special season started in November 2024 with a meeting with Kroenke in the US, where the board outlined their targets.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Under Demetrius’s guidance, the groundwork was laid for what was to become the preeminent scholarly institution in the Greek world.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro