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beachheads

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plural of beachhead

as in bridgeheads

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Ukraine has sought to derail the Kremlin’s plans by launching counterattacks in the Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia regions, where Russian forces have sought to carve out bridgeheads with an aim to advance toward the regional capitals, which are key industrial hubs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026

Definition of bridgeheads

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The eldest among them had established early footholds in their careers before COVID hit.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026
As millions of Venezuelan refugees moved through Latin America, Tren de Aragua established criminal footholds along migration corridors, extending its reach into Colombia, Peru, Chile, Ecuador and eventually the United States.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Definition of footholds

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This was often seen as a proxy for player skill, as more advanced players could better handle the cognitive rush of commanding dozens of units across multiple fronts, presumably leading to more effective play, eventually overwhelming the opponent.

— Nnamdi Iregbulem, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Its first major task of countering sustained attacks against three formidable foes from three fronts will surely be far more daunting.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

Definition of fronts

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The pattern references Gawthorpe Hall (the historic country house on whose grounds Burnley’s training base is located) and the lettering is based on our old programmes.

— Matt Slater, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Curated by LaGuardia Design Group, the park-like grounds are adorned with mature specimen trees and dense hedging.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026

Definition of grounds

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The attacks have concentrated on gas stations close to the front lines – and within easier reach of Russia’s attack drones.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
On the front lines of risk Kevin McNease spent some of his best years as a young rescue swimmer flying around the world in his grey Navy helicopter.

— WUFT News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

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