foothold

Example Sentences

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Energy drinks have gained a foothold among younger consumers, who are drinking less alcohol than older generations and giving priority to fitness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

As Barron’s has written, while China’s best AI generally remains several months behind the leading U.S. models, Chinese developers have gained a substantial foothold in the market by offering open-source models that users can modify.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Attempting to gain a foothold in the Brill Building, the pair first caught the attention of Jerry Wexler, who had Clyde McPhatter and LaVern Baker cut a couple of their tunes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

It meant companies were gaining a foothold in the potentially market-upending technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

My feet dangle in the air, no foothold anywhere.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins