inroads

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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

But he is well aware of the inroads that podcasts are making into traditional media’s share of the audience and doesn’t want to be left behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

What inroads do you think Spotify could make against Amazon and other major book e-tailers?

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

They have actually taken 3 and 11—the latter so crucial since it’s Panem’s main food supplier—and have made inroads in several other districts as well.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins