lay the groundwork
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Thousands of climate negotiators are in Bonn this week and next to draft agreements and lay the groundwork for the final decisions taken by political leaders at the summit due to start November 9.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Through online training, Jin also sought to lay the groundwork for the next generation of house-church pastors to keep the movement growing.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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
It was time for Dasch to help lay the groundwork and recruit some other men.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple