groundwork

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Communities have been laying the groundwork for offshore energy projects for years.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Scientists hope these findings could help lay the groundwork for future therapies that guide microbial communities toward healthier states rather than eliminating bacteria altogether.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Last July, the EU had laid the groundwork for possible retaliation if talks with Washington fell through -- preparing a list of US goods that could be targeted.

From Barron's • May 1, 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

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