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.
Recent Examples on the Web
His fervor against communism, which was gaining a foothold in nearby Cuba, made the ruthless dictator and his son U.S. allies.
—
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
With ongoing monitoring, cases are often identified early and dealt with before the virus can gain a foothold.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 14 June 2024
As a geologist, I have always been drawn to the Philibert Gold Project, recognizing its potential as an important foothold of the Chibougamau Gold Camp.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2024
As long as the illegals thrive, the legals have no chance to gain a true foothold in the marketplace, which makes a mockery of good governance and a special mockery of the state’s promise to give those harmed by the war on drugs a leg up in this new marketplace.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 May 2024
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 June 2024
With ongoing monitoring, cases are often identified early and dealt with before the virus can gain a foothold.
—Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 14 June 2024
As a geologist, I have always been drawn to the Philibert Gold Project, recognizing its potential as an important foothold of the Chibougamau Gold Camp.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2024
As long as the illegals thrive, the legals have no chance to gain a true foothold in the marketplace, which makes a mockery of good governance and a special mockery of the state’s promise to give those harmed by the war on drugs a leg up in this new marketplace.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 May 2024
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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foothold. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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