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

It would struggle to make inroads in Bengal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

They have actually taken 3 and 11—the latter so crucial since it’s Panem’s main food supplier—and have made inroads in several other districts as well.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins