groundwork
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“Waller’s comments really laid the groundwork for pretty substantial market-sensitivity to an upside surprise, and that’s what we got,” said Zach Griffiths, head of investment-grade and macro strategy at the research firm CreditSights.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
He also said Russia intensified attacks in the days leading up to negotiations to "lay the groundwork for putting pressure on Ukraine's position".
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
The film’s first half wastes no time laying the groundwork.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
However, the source said, "at a certain point other individuals became involved, seemingly after most of the groundwork had already been laid and subsequently began taking credit for the progress that had been made."
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
Luckily, Katherine has already laid most of the groundwork for me.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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