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pave

[peyv] / peɪv /


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The planned investment could pave the way for a broader multibillion-dollar push into AI infrastructure in South Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

In California, the rollback could pave the way for more farming, mining, logging and drilling in areas that were once forbidden due to the potential for wildlife habitat destruction.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 11, 2026

That wealth could be passed on to family members or the next generation of small-business owners looking to pave their own paths.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

Although large-scale mining has yet to begin, companies and governments are awaiting international rules that could pave the way for extraction.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

“Ah, yes,” Doña Lola sighed, “electricity. Pretty soon they’ll bring water, too, and then they’ll pave the road and bring cars, buses maybe. Ah, yes.”

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago

Mediators are using a lull in the fighting to patch together a quick fix to reopen the strait, hoping it paves the way for substantive talks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

It follows veteran Labour politician and rival Andy Burnham's victory in a by-election on Friday, which paves the way for the 56-year-old to challenge the beleaguered Starmer to be party leader and prime minister.

From Barron's Jun. 21, 2026

"By enabling robust nonreciprocal quantum synchronization, our research paves the way for realizing more reliable quantum processors and protected quantum resources," comments Lai.

From Science Daily Jun. 12, 2026

While much of this field is still theoretical, Google says Willow incorporates key "breakthroughs" and "paves the way to a useful, large-scale quantum computer".

From BBC May 28, 2026

Yet all too cheap the patterned stone That paves kings' palaces, to feel The pressure of her gaiter's heel.

From The Two Twilights by Beers, Henry A. (Henry Augustin)

State officials estimated the costs at $4,100 per acre of paved or impermeable surface for those that decide to help fund local stormwater projects, and said the costs for other options could be considerably higher.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

But his smart financial planning paved the way for it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

SpaceX has paved the way for the space industry to flourish, and its initial public offering drove investment to new heights.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

"It was so lovely to see all the past players. It was a beautiful day and it's great for the ECB to recognise those players who paved the way."

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The paved road passed between the monuments and turned south.

From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III

Backus and Enquist set the foundation for what softball is today, paving the way for new opportunities by sacrificing for the greater good of softball’s future.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Wednesday to prepare for paving when water began coming up from the area.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, was dissolved Friday, paving the way for a vote in late October.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

On Friday, the US also mediated the signing of a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon aimed at paving the way to a lasting peace.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

The surface beneath my feet hardens, and under the carpet of ash, I feel the paving stones of the square.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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