foothold

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The report notes the Government's chief commercial officer informed Palantir of his concern about the firm's practice of offering a zero- or nominal-cost initial offer to gain a commercial foothold.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Hig’s days are spent flying perimeter patrols, scanning for signs of life — or trouble — until he encounters Margaret Qualley’s Cima, a medic guarding her own small foothold in the ruined world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

E-commerce remains JD.com’s primary business even as the company has quickly gained a foothold in the food-delivery industry, offering heavy discounts to lure customers away from market leader Meituan and No. 2 player Ele.me.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The investment in SpaceX also gives the tech giant a foothold in satellite internet, Bader said.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

For many refugee families, Clarkston is just a first stop in America, a place to get a foothold before moving on to secondary migration centers in the United States.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John