foothold
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Mediawan has already established a foothold in Hollywood by acquiring companies such as Plan B, chaired by Brad Pitt, at the end of 2022, and The North Road Company in early 2026.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
The use of money decorations has become more common in Ghana in recent years, with the practice also gaining a foothold in other African countries.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Now, his latest real estate purchase gives the former governor a substantial new foothold in the Hamptons—complete with enough acreage and amenities to turn his summers into a decidedly resortlike affair.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
The guide association fears, however, that once Uber has a foothold in the park, it will drive down prices, grab business from traditional guides and fend off any other ride-hailing competitors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 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
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Modern France still has overseas territories across the globe, from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean and Pacific, legacies of the colonial era that are now vital strategic footholds for Paris.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
Like country music, the Christian music industry is based in Nashville, Tenn., and this has helped faith-based artists gain new footholds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
In 1771, Spanish priests tasked with establishing church footholds in the region decided to build what would become the San Gabriel Mission near the village.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2025
The attackers seek to gain footholds and quickly dig in to consolidate their limited advance.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2024
But this tower is too smooth, with no footholds.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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