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foothold

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld

Definition of foothold

as in base

a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made don't let the opposing team push us back down the field and gain a foothold

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Recent Examples of foothold Ronson uses Chism’s guilelessness to show how unexpected and profound the pitfalls can be for anyone looking to find a foothold in the new world. — Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 Those customers have an interest in helping Isar gain a foothold in the launch market. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 In the past few years, though, a larger number of truly global art-selling concerns have claimed a foothold in Tribeca. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 11 Sep. 2026 Sisitsky came up doing healthcare buyouts and spent time integrating TPG’s 2023 acquisition of lender Angelo Gordon, which gave it a foothold in Wall Street’s credit rush. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for foothold

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Recent polling suggests Nixon is a longshot to win, and Moody has the advantages of incumbency, far more money and the luxury of a state voter base heavily weighted toward Republicans.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
The Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dessert Dip has a cream cheese and ricotta base with vanilla and chocolate chips.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

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On Tuesday afternoon, an Israeli airstrike in the Jabaliya refugee camp north of the Gaza Strip killed one and injured several others, Gaza's Health Ministry said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2026
And Thunberg, who in January 2025 visited the Sahrawi camps with Lamin accompanying and translating for her, spoke plainly about what must change and called out the media for its silence.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

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The legacy data center strategy relied on secrecy—unmarked, fortress-like facilities hidden behind high security fences with minimal community outreach.

— Kevin Brown, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Opponents say the president is going too far in his hardening of the White House, turning it into something closer to a fortress.

— Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

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