inroads

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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

It would struggle to make inroads in Bengal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

While Anthropic is generally considered a leader in selling to enterprises, OpenAI has been making inroads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 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