lay a/the foundation

idiom

1
: to create a usually stone or concrete structure that supports a building from underneath
2
: to provide something (such as an idea, a principle, or a fact) from which another thing develops or can develop
Her early research laid the foundation for many important medical discoveries.

Examples of lay a/the foundation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Recipients will also meet regularly with Sundance staff and industry professionals, in addition to participating in artist development sessions to help lay the foundation for their career goals. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024 On the contrary, it is meant to lay the foundation for the very diplomatic outcome that Netanyahu depicts in his Blessing map; a coalition of Israel and U.S.-supported Arab states whose aim is to both confront Iranian regional power and displace Hamas. Bernard Avishai, The New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2024 The abrupt shift in the Court’s ideological make-up in 1969, however, allowed the right to lay the foundation for the long-term transformation of the judicial body into a conservative stronghold. Michael Bobelian, TIME, 7 Oct. 2024 Achieving this will lay the foundation for a robust global sponsorship strategy and create lasting value for all involved. Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lay a/the foundation 

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“Lay a/the foundation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lay%20a%2Fthe%20foundation. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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