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prepare the ground for

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prepare the ground for something
to make conditions ready for something to happen in the future. These experiments prepared the ground for the development of sound-recording technology.
Usage notes: often used in a political context: Even if she is preparing the ground to run for governor, the senator will probably stay in the Senate.
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of prepare the ground (= to make land ready for planting crops)
See also: ground, prepare


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I think that it may prepare the ground for your next interview with Miss Haldin if I tell you of it.
Under Western Eyes by Conrad, Joseph View in context
The rectory took much notice of him about that time, and I believe the young ladies attempted to prepare the ground for his conversion.
Amy Foster by Conrad, Joseph View in context
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