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groundwork

[ground-wurk] / ˈgraʊndˌwɜrk /


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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

“Tomorrow, Nick will begin meeting with staff across the organization to listen, learn, discuss what is working, identify opportunities for growth, and begin laying the groundwork for Season 59 and beyond,” Cibrowski and Weiss wrote.

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

“Asase set an example for all of us. She set the groundwork, the legacy that we can use to move forward. Humanity must fix the Earth on its own. Starting with you.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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