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Recent Examples of toehold
When Spain absorbed Portugal in 1580, Madrid also gained control over the Portuguese colony of Macau, its first real toehold on the Chinese mainland.
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
And yes, the clash with the Contras erupted in part because Carter’s successor, Ronald Reagan, wanted to reestablish a toehold in the Americas.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
The not-so-subtle launching of Golden Globes/BAFTA/Oscars buzz around this or that theatrical product is difficult to ignite, and the producers need a toehold in North America.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The London planetree, the most common street tree in New York, is particularly known for its resilience and fast growth rate, and any of its offspring could quickly find a toehold in a deteriorating asphalt parking lot.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
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Big Think, 29 Oct. 2025
And yes, the clash with the Contras erupted in part because Carter’s successor, Ronald Reagan, wanted to reestablish a toehold in the Americas.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 8 Oct. 2025
The not-so-subtle launching of Golden Globes/BAFTA/Oscars buzz around this or that theatrical product is difficult to ignite, and the producers need a toehold in North America.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The London planetree, the most common street tree in New York, is particularly known for its resilience and fast growth rate, and any of its offspring could quickly find a toehold in a deteriorating asphalt parking lot.
—Sarah Durn, Popular Science, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toehold
Noun
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In some ways, non-native plants help stabilize soils while native species get a foothold.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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As well as his eight goal involvements (two goals, six assists) in 20 games, he was also valued for his ability to hold onto possession and help the side get a foothold in games.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That gives us confidence that Goldman is on strong footing, especially if the surge in oil proves temporary and the war with Iran manages to wind down on a timeline counted in weeks, rather than months.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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Philo’s command of the offense and consistency stood out during the spring as Jones continued to find his footing.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Toehold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toehold. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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