foothold

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Sensodyne toothpaste maker Haleon HLN 2.18%increase; green up pointing triangle is pumping around 175 million pounds, or $233.5 million, to build its first manufacturing site in India and deepen its foothold in emerging markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The report notes the Government's chief commercial officer informed Palantir of his concern about the firm's practice of offering a zero- or nominal-cost initial offer to gain a commercial foothold.

From BBC • May 14, 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

The investment in SpaceX also gives the tech giant a foothold in satellite internet, Bader said.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

Lawrence drove Edward Teller out to Livermore during the first week of February, hoping that Teller would become the instrument of his hopes to create a permanent foothold for Livermore in the thermonuclear program.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik