groundwork
Americannoun
noun
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preliminary work as a foundation or basis
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the ground or background of a painting, etc
Usage
What is groundwork? Groundwork is a foundation or basis.Groundwork can describe an actual plot of land for a building or construct, but it can also be used figuratively to describe the beginnings of a negotiation or agreement.Example: I’m laying the groundwork for a new partnership right now.
Etymology
Origin of groundwork
Example Sentences
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"Our generation is laying the groundwork for the youth to pick up the torch one day," he said.
From Barron's
For his part, Sarandos had been laying the groundwork for the Netflix deal for some time—going back and forth to D.C., said people familiar with the situation.
“The groundwork for a return to growth from 2027 is now firmly in place,” she said, though noting that patience is required.
"We had already done the trademark registrations, the groundwork, discussions with distributors," he said.
From BBC
Villeroy said he was leaving to lead a Catholic charitable foundation, but it was seen as potentially laying the groundwork for a broader shuffling of ECB roles ahead of the French election.
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