groundwork
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"By intensifying its attacks on Ukraine and our infrastructure at this very moment, Russia is trying to additionally lay the groundwork for putting pressure on Ukraine's position and that of its partners," Zelensky said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 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
My first special “Hijabs Off” was me laying the groundwork.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
The Pentagon has laid the groundwork for a fresh bombing campaign in recent weeks, sending additional air defenses, munitions and supplies to the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The FBI had begun laying the groundwork for the case in the late 1940s, interrogating Langley employees about their knowledge of Perl and his possible conspirators.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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