make inroads
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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
While AI has improved the return on digital ad spending, Nathanson said Meta’s ability to make inroads beyond consumer-driven end markets is “open for debate.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 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
"My role is to go looking for wickets, especially with the new ball, and hopefully make inroads into the opposition."
From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025
Vox Populi goes on to inform us, that, by adopting the new plan of government, we shall make inroads on the constitution of this State, which he seems to think will be sacrilegious.
From Essays on the Constitution of the United States by Ford, Paul Leicester
