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groundwork
[ground-wurk]
noun
foundation or basis.
He laid the groundwork for an international conference.
groundwork
/ ˈɡʊԻˌɜː /
noun
preliminary work as a foundation or basis
the ground or background of a painting, etc
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of groundwork1
Example Sentences
But she took note that, on Monday, the president referred to some of the rioters as insurrectionists, potentially laying the groundwork for an invocation of the law.
We were in good shape with 2016’s “The Shallows”; Blake Lively playing a doctor named Nancy who has a passion for surfing when she’s not stitching up patients is great, solid groundwork to build upon.
The trial has taken place on 41 patients at Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals in London to lay the groundwork for a large-scale study.
Together, Narlikar and Hoyle laid the groundwork for a revolutionary alternative to the popular Big Bang theory.
Those comments led many to point fingers at Riley for laying the groundwork for the rivalry’s possible demise.
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When To Use
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.
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