make inroads
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Though she acknowledged she mishandled both caught-on-tape situations and said she apologized to the staffer, the videos hindered her early momentum and have undercut her efforts to make inroads with potential allies in the race.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
While AI has improved the return on digital ad spending, Nathanson said Meta’s ability to make inroads beyond consumer-driven end markets is “open for debate.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
What is more worrying than their kicking, is how England have struggled to make inroads into defences via other routes.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
Additionally, CoreWeave’s perceived strength—its relationship with Nvidia—could fade if Google’s custom chips make inroads into the AI processor market.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
"What an unrefreshed face!" the Greek said softly, as the light from the cancelli showed the weariness and distress that had begun to make inroads on the animation of the girl's beauty.
From The City of Delight A Love Drama of the Siege and Fall of Jerusalem by Leyendecker, Frank X.
