paving

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Two decades later, in the 1860s, the fort walls came down, paving the way for imperial buildings to come up which gave the city its distinct colonial identity.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

She has said that her decision to run was driven in part by her frustration with city leaders’ inability to get the basics right, such as fixing streetlights and paving streets.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Suga was the last to complete service in June last year, paving the way for a full-group comeback.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Lawmakers in the EU parliament's civil liberties committee gave it their green light Wednesday, paving the way for approval by the full assembly on March 26.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Under their shoes, the paving stones were moving—spiky plant tendrils were pushing up from the cracks.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan