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to lay the groundwork
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to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea
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She decided to lay the groundwork for her retirement by investing in a diversified portfolio.
The author enunciated the central theme of his novel in the opening chapter, laying the groundwork for the narrative.
Classical mechanics lays the groundwork for understanding motion and forces, preceding modern physics.
Before launching the product, the team needed to lay the groundwork with market research.
They spent months laying the groundwork for the new startup company.
