groundwork

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That logic propagated from muskets to sewing machines and farm equipment, eroding craft economics and laying the groundwork for the modern assembly line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

“So we’re investing in and improving our core technologies, battery, powertrain, AI software, AI training, chip design, manufacturing, laying the groundwork for significantly increased manufacturing production.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

Head says he learned laying the groundwork for successful action took time before any operational activity took place, and the same applies to cooperating with tech firms.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

If recent stabilization holds, this deeply out-of-favor group may finally be laying the groundwork for a more durable upward turn.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Lawrence had laid the groundwork for a request that he finally submitted toward the end of the year.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik