pave

Example Sentences

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Eventually, that combination could pave the wave for rate hikes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“Market pessimism once again grows over the prospects of a U.S.-Iran deal that could pave the way for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz,” analysts at Saxo Bank said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

That prompted the department to announce in April that it was closing its probe to pave the way for the Senate to approve Warsh’s confirmation.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The Ojai could pave the way for Waymo to expand more rapidly at a lower price, as it costs less to manufacture and outfit than the I-Pace.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Something else happens, too, perhaps less expected; the social information seems to pave over the value of the driving information.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel