Sekirov Dictionary

soften the ground

verb1

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To prepare or create favorable conditions (for something), especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence.
- Bowen and the prime minister began to soften the ground for the tobacco tax hike on Wednesday in separate events in Sydney and Brisbane. — 2013

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softened the ground · softening the ground · softens the ground

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