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open the way

VERB

break the ice

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WEAK

be friendly and talkative break ground cut the first turf get one's feet wet lay the first stone lead off lead the way make a start oil the works pave the way set at ease smooth the path socialize start start the ball rolling take the plunge

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Recent advances that could open the way to quicker drug development are driving some of those investments—although it may still be some time before AI-concocted drugs proliferate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The proposals on the table attempt to strengthen protections for several shark species, weaken restrictions on trade in giraffes and open the way to limited sales of rhino horn and elephant ivory.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

If he is successful, it could open the way for more Koreans to play in MLS.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2025

The deal could open the way for billions of dollars of western investment in the mineral-rich region, which been plagued by conflict for three decades.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

These people, for the reasons already given, can open the way to that dominion and facilitate your victory.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

open the way

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