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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The recent qualification of Italy - which generated global headlines - has invigorated administrators and was further evidence that cricket’s depth is increasing beyond traditional footholds.
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
One with new trails and challenges and footholds that require their full focus.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 July 2025
In a press release, the CPSC stated that the pools, specifically those 48 inches in height or taller, are equipped with compression straps that serve as footholds, allowing small children to climb into the water unattended, even if a ladder is removed.
—Jay Blackman, NBC news, 22 July 2025
The strap that surrounds the outside of the pool potentially creates a foothold, giving children access to the pool and presenting a drowning risk for them.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 2025
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Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
One with new trails and challenges and footholds that require their full focus.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 23 July 2025
In a press release, the CPSC stated that the pools, specifically those 48 inches in height or taller, are equipped with compression straps that serve as footholds, allowing small children to climb into the water unattended, even if a ladder is removed.
—Jay Blackman, NBC news, 22 July 2025
The strap that surrounds the outside of the pool potentially creates a foothold, giving children access to the pool and presenting a drowning risk for them.
—Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 21 July 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 8 Aug. 2025.
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