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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This is a delusion that has taken root in their mind and established an initial foothold.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Several experts made mention of the latter point, telling Newsweek that graduates may be less of an exception than a sign of a widespread employment difficulties, which historically fall hardest on the newer entrants trying to get a foothold.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
But Pillersdorf and other Democrats are hoping cuts to the social safety net will provide a new political foothold.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Streameast established a foothold among American fans, frequently cited as an alternative to paid viewership options on fan messaging platforms and social media.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Several experts made mention of the latter point, telling Newsweek that graduates may be less of an exception than a sign of a widespread employment difficulties, which historically fall hardest on the newer entrants trying to get a foothold.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
But Pillersdorf and other Democrats are hoping cuts to the social safety net will provide a new political foothold.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Streameast established a foothold among American fans, frequently cited as an alternative to paid viewership options on fan messaging platforms and social media.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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