inroads

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It it the latest carmaker on the continent to embrace more affordable EVs in the face of brutal competition from Chinese rivals looking to make inroads overseas.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

"Today's achievement goes beyond a set of remarkable statistics – it shows that we're making real inroads on the things that matter to our patients and communities."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

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

Many bird populations have suffered due to inroads on their habitats.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

It was midway through September when Ruth May made her inroads.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver