lay the foundations

Frequency: 8.525.0 per million words

To build the structures below the ground for a building, or to create the basic principles for something.

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  • The city is laying deep foundations for the new bridge.
  • This agreement laid a sound foundation for future cooperation.
  • Careful planning will lay the foundations for long-term growth.
  • Concrete foundations have been laid at the construction site.
  • Our pilot program lays the foundation for a nationwide rollout.
  • By investing in education, we lay the foundations of a fairer society.
  • The foundation stone was laid in 1911 to mark the start of the project.
  • Her research laid the theoretical foundations of modern linguistics.
  • Before we build the app, let's lay a solid foundation for security and testing.
  • Years of mentorship have laid the foundations for his leadership style.