foothold
noun
foot·hold
ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld 
1
: a hold for the feet : footing
2
: a position usable as a base for further advance
Examples of foothold in a Sentence
The army gained a foothold on the island.
The company has secured a foothold in the market.
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Since being Harris’ running mate, Walz has been touring the country talking to voters about how Democrats can regain a foothold.
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Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
China has already made efforts to gain a foothold on the island, prompting fears in Washington about Beijing's expanding influence over critical resources.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Kelly has authority in the news and politics space, and like other conservative-leaning creators is seeking to gain a foothold in the entertainment and pop culture space.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
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Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
China has already made efforts to gain a foothold on the island, prompting fears in Washington about Beijing's expanding influence over critical resources.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Kelly has authority in the news and politics space, and like other conservative-leaning creators is seeking to gain a foothold in the entertainment and pop culture space.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Mar. 2025
Like with many regions or varietals gaining a foothold with wine lovers, enthusiasm for CdP begins with sommeliers introducing it to diners.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for foothold
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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foothold. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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