inroads

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A new team making inroads in a crowded sports marketplace needs fans to have expectations and be angry when they are missed.

From Seattle Times

Many Muslim Americans vote Democratic, but the GOP made inroads in the 2022 midterm elections, which saw 28% support GOP candidates.

From Washington Times

Some sports have been able to make inroads into the Middle East.

From Seattle Times

Automakers are now shifting from palladium to platinum to save money, production of platinum-intensive heavy-duty vehicles is rising, and exhaust-free electric vehicles are making inroads into the palladium-focused light vehicle market.

From Reuters

“It makes major inroads on a topic that has fascinated humanity for centuries, if not millennia.”

From Science Magazine