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British bands have long had a foothold in Mexico’s alternative scenes, with fans of all ages still packing bars and venues to hear Primal Scream, Blur, Pulp and, of course, Morrissey and the Smiths.

"This state visit really does matter. It is about us securing a foothold as the primary symbolic and strategic ally of the United States."

Cutting those periods out could be a way to maintain his peak ruthlessness and restrict the chance for top quality opponents to gain a foothold in matches.

The city of el-Fasher has been under siege for more than a year and is the Sudanese army's last major foothold in the Darfur region of the country.

And, given Apple following in its footsteps, one could glean that Netflix has gained a significant foothold in how modern movies are released and enjoyed.