foothold

Example Sentences

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But there was a growing perception that China was rapidly gaining a foothold and influence in the Central American nation.

From The Wall Street Journal

He scrambled for a foothold and stood, waiting for his breath to return, both arms embracing the tree.

From Literature

The prospect of Chinese automakers gaining a foothold in America’s neighbor to the north is worrying government officials and industry lobbyists about the long-term threat to domestic car companies.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just how difficult is it to get a foothold in today’s professional job market?

From The Wall Street Journal

And then when I learned my daddy was gone, too, I slipped into a dark, churning river with no foothold.

From Literature