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set the stage for

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set the stage for something 
1. Lit. to arrange a stage for an act or scene of a production. The stage crew set the stage for the first act. They set the stage for the second scene while the orchestra played.
2. Fig. to prepare something for some activity. The initial meeting set the stage for further negotiations. Your negative comments set the stage for another big argument.
See also: set, stage
set the stage for something
if you set the stage for something, you make it possible or likely to happen The purpose of that first meeting was to set the stage for future co-operation between Russia and the USA.
See also: set, stage
set the stage for something
to prepare the way for something else to happen This new information sets the stage for a long and interesting trial.
Etymology: from the preparation of the stage in a theater for the performance of a play
See also: set, stage
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Here are 5 steps to take to create more contentment in your life and set the stage for your personal comeback: You''ve decided that you want to be more joyous, but don''t know what consistent actions to take to create this bliss.
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She explores the trends in health reform, women's rights, and expression that set the stage for the acceptance of expressive movement as an art; what populations supported this change; the most influential teachers and performers; and what was being taught in the schools and offered choreographically to Boston's citizens.
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The Turkish Port of Bodrum, nestled into the Southwest corner of the Aegean region, has become a major tourist destination for anyone planning their holidays in Turkey The temperate climate and stunning natural coastline set the stage for a diverse range of activities, and the city?
Historical Bodrum by Lorraine Waddell / Travel, recreation and leisure community
 
 
 
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