foothold

Example Sentences

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This is positive for AEM to gain a foothold in Taiwanese market, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The gas crisis gave these smaller cars a foothold in the American market that became permanent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

A UK foothold in the Eastern Mediterranean, RAF Akrotiri has long supported operations in the Middle East and, more recently, reportedly been used for surveillance flights over Gaza.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

While it has a dominant foothold in Europe, Revolut has been expanding into the Americas and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“I’m sorry,” Nox breathed, his legs knocking into hers as he also sought out a foothold.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas