foothold

Example Sentences

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Svajda, 23, finally found some rhythm in the third and came through a tie-break to get a foothold in the match.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A popular financial derivative that allows speculators to bet on prices for everything from obscure meme coins to shares of companies that haven’t gone public yet is finally gaining a foothold in the U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Hig’s days are spent flying perimeter patrols, scanning for signs of life — or trouble — until he encounters Margaret Qualley’s Cima, a medic guarding her own small foothold in the ruined world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

E-commerce remains JD.com’s primary business even as the company has quickly gained a foothold in the food-delivery industry, offering heavy discounts to lure customers away from market leader Meituan and No. 2 player Ele.me.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Those who supported the treaty believed the Philippines would serve as a doorway through which the US could gain a financial and strategic foothold in Asia, thus extending the American empire.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly