groundwork
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U.S. officials said the talks are intended to identify remaining disagreements and lay the groundwork for further negotiations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
"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
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
“Maybe because I left you so fast. Maybe I didn’t lay the groundwork for a proper memory. Or maybe I wanted you to find me, in some way. I don’t know.”
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
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