inroads

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Whether Nvidia makes further inroads with its PC chips will be a test of the power of its brand and its close association with the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

It it the latest carmaker on the continent to embrace more affordable EVs in the face of brutal competition from Chinese rivals looking to make inroads overseas.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Though she acknowledged she mishandled both caught-on-tape situations and said she apologized to the staffer, the videos hindered her early momentum and have undercut her efforts to make inroads with potential allies in the race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

The combination of Palantir’s rising profile as a major competitor in artificial intelligence, the inroads it has paved in Washington, and soaring demand from commercial customers has put the company on an earnings hot streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It was midway through September when Ruth May made her inroads.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver