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

Other Chinese companies have also been making inroads into the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

With only two councillors previously, the Greens expect to make bigger inroads this time.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Agent Wren made his own inroads, attending tribal gatherings and gleaning information from Osage who might not otherwise talk to a white lawman.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann