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pave

[peyv] / peɪv /


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If successful, the effort could pave the way for giving other satellites a second life.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Some bad luck in China and Japan after Australia helped pave the way for Antonelli to develop his winning momentum.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

In the aftermath, Samuel went under the radar — but after a year or two, he started to pave a way forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

The agreement is believed to pave the way for a 60-day period of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Watch yourself, be the first to ask pardon if you both err, and guard against the little piques, misunderstandings, and hasty words that often pave the way for bitter sorrow and regret.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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