lay the foundation of

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Plaid's next steps involve a National Commission, costing half a million pounds from the Welsh government's £27bn budget, that would "lay the foundation" of a future independence plan.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Builders and construction workers quite literally lay the foundation of our communities, creating the roads, homes and infrastructure that keep this country running.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“Even though it’s wrestling and it’s like aggression and all that kind of energy, I do want to lay the foundation of a welcoming positive energy,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Alejandra Castillo, a top Commerce official, called the $500 million in appropriated funds a “down payment” to lay the foundation of the program.

From New York Times • May 30, 2023

The weather being incessantly showery, we lay the foundation of our English liberty in the purchase of two umbrellas, capable each of protecting two heads.

From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Howe, Julia Ward