groundwork
noun
ground·work
ˈgrau̇nd-ˌwərk 
: foundation, basis
laid the groundwork for a new program
also
: preparation made beforehand
the groundwork was done before the winter tour —
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Examples of groundwork in a Sentence
they had collectively laid the groundwork for a new kind of art
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His observations about the eccentric characters that populate the Kit Kat Club, like the mysterious Emcee and the British singer Sally Bowles, provide the groundwork for both the musical and his future novel.
—Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Trump and Cordero-Stutz met at the recent LIV Golf tournament at his Doral resort, setting the groundwork for Wednesday’s public backing.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
Ronald Reagan, who was laying the groundwork for the end of both the Soviet Union and the Cold War, won 49 states during his re-election bid in 1984 against former Vice President Walter Mondale.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
Annie McGinnis, another co-owner of Vine Street Brewing Co., was the one who attended last year’s screening and set the groundwork for this weekend’s event.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
The Strategic Framework Agreement established the legal groundwork for these activities.
—Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
From laying the groundwork for the emergence of cable television, streaming services and on-demand content, to embracing new technologies and challenging the status quo, Goldenson paved the way for a more dynamic media landscape.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
By placing the region on probation, the state water board is laying the groundwork for similar measures in other farming areas.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
The organization also laid the groundwork for modern-day black operations.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 26 Apr. 2024
Trump and Cordero-Stutz met at the recent LIV Golf tournament at his Doral resort, setting the groundwork for Wednesday’s public backing.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2024
Ronald Reagan, who was laying the groundwork for the end of both the Soviet Union and the Cold War, won 49 states during his re-election bid in 1984 against former Vice President Walter Mondale.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
Annie McGinnis, another co-owner of Vine Street Brewing Co., was the one who attended last year’s screening and set the groundwork for this weekend’s event.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 12 Apr. 2024
The Strategic Framework Agreement established the legal groundwork for these activities.
—Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2024
From laying the groundwork for the emergence of cable television, streaming services and on-demand content, to embracing new technologies and challenging the status quo, Goldenson paved the way for a more dynamic media landscape.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 17 Apr. 2024
By placing the region on probation, the state water board is laying the groundwork for similar measures in other farming areas.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2024
The organization also laid the groundwork for modern-day black operations.
—The Arizona Republic, 16 Apr. 2024
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ground·work
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