inroads

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"We're seeing fatty liver disease in younger and younger people. So we're really happy to make some inroads into understanding what's driving it and identifying cell types we might be able to target."

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026

While electric cars are making inroads in new sales, diesel is still the most widely used fuel.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Many people in the key groups with which he made crucial inroads in the last election – such as young men and nonwhite voters – have turned from him.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

What is more worrying than their kicking, is how England have struggled to make inroads into defences via other routes.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

“Maybe for right now, Tally. But if we keep making inroads into the city, we might find a pretty who wants out.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld