toehold

Example Sentences

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The hurdles are even higher for lower-income families trying to get a toehold in the housing market.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Participants were handed a faixa—a long sash to wrap around their waists to protect their spines and give climbers a toehold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

AI-powered dictation is now gaining a toehold among programmers and regular users – and getting people to talk to their laptops.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

But if factional candidates usually lose, under the right circumstances they can have a big advantage in gaining a toehold in the race.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 4, 2023

At the last moment, I nudge my shoes into the dirt to make a toehold and heave myself to the top.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila