foothold
noun
foot·hold
ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld 
1
: a hold for the feet : footing
2
: a position usable as a base for further advance
The company secured a foothold in the market.
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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Novo has been forced to implement dramatic price cuts, first by roughly 50% to $499, and then even further to $349, in efforts to retain its foothold.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025
Who knows what sad history lies in Mai Viro’s past, who has found a little foothold in the house of Malik Awan?
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
And companies are looking to younger demographics, women, and even new regions such as India to expand their foothold.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2025
Like other royals, including Meghan Markle, variations on the quiet luxury trend have found a foothold in a number of royal wardrobes across the globe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 Nov. 2025
Who knows what sad history lies in Mai Viro’s past, who has found a little foothold in the house of Malik Awan?
—Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
And companies are looking to younger demographics, women, and even new regions such as India to expand their foothold.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2025
Like other royals, including Meghan Markle, variations on the quiet luxury trend have found a foothold in a number of royal wardrobes across the globe.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2025.
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