inroads

Example Sentences

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The prime minister spent years making inroads with the Kremlin and U.S. president.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Many people in the key groups with which he made crucial inroads in the last election – such as young men and nonwhite voters – have turned from him.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

What is more worrying than their kicking, is how England have struggled to make inroads into defences via other routes.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

David Wagner, head of equity and portfolio manager at Aptus Capital Advisors, says he prefers Lowe’s over Home Depot given the stock’s lower valuation and inroads in courting professional contractors.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

It was midway through September when Ruth May made her inroads.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver