as in base
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made
don't let the opposing team push us back down the field and gain a foothold
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Recent Examples of foothold
As Big Tech firms continue to invest in AI companies, and larger companies gain footholds in the market, Ferguson will have to decide if there's anywhere for the FTC to step in.
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Ashley Gold, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The comments came after heavy fighting in Kursk over the weekend as Russian forces continued to slowly take territory in the region where Ukrainian forces have maintained a foothold for the past seven months.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025
Ars Video Now, Firefly finds itself at the top of the pack of firms seeking to gain a foothold at the Moon.
—Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
Although conditions were perfect for a populist surge—Germany’s economy is stagnant, and a car attack by an Afghan refugee 10 days before the vote helped keep immigration at the forefront of the national conversation—the AfD struggled to gain a foothold outside the former East Germany.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Gold, Axios, 18 Mar. 2025
The comments came after heavy fighting in Kursk over the weekend as Russian forces continued to slowly take territory in the region where Ukrainian forces have maintained a foothold for the past seven months.
—Keir Simmons, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2025
Ars Video Now, Firefly finds itself at the top of the pack of firms seeking to gain a foothold at the Moon.
—Ars Technica, 18 Mar. 2025
Although conditions were perfect for a populist surge—Germany’s economy is stagnant, and a car attack by an Afghan refugee 10 days before the vote helped keep immigration at the forefront of the national conversation—the AfD struggled to gain a foothold outside the former East Germany.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foothold
Noun
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It was also achieved on a strong comparison base because 2023 had already been a record-breaker.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Following the outcry, the trip was scaled back to one day and limited to the military base, with the vice president joining.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the four other spots on the starting line are spoken for, the competition between Corbett and Mays will be one of the notable battles to watch in training camp.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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The debate has been revisited in recent years with the advent of new trendy hobbies like streaming and e-sports that allow players to engage with their fans outside of training camp autograph signings or meet-and-greet events.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There, visitors can find extensive ruins from the military town, including an amphitheater, aqueduct, fortress gates, and an inn.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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This fortress was constructed in 1361 by the Sienese and its many nearby side streets are worth taking the time to get lost in.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foothold. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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