lay the groundwork
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That sentence alone is enough to stoke the concerns of investors worried that the tech and artificial intelligence trade has captured markets in a potentially damaging upswing—and lay the groundwork for a summertime pullback.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Shrinking the balance sheet would lay the groundwork for lower interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
But Chinese officials expected no less after warning Trump’s team before the summit that its minimal preparation had failed to lay the groundwork for diplomatic agreements.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 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
“Today, you shall lay the groundwork for my next gleaning,” Scythe Faraday told him, then gave him a list of parameters that tomorrow’s subject should have.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
