pave the way

phrase

: to prepare a smooth easy way : facilitate development

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“Pave the way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pave%20the%20way. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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