inroads

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Given the first-innings deficit, England had no choice but to find early inroads into the New Zealand top-order.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

Amon is also trying to make inroads elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

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

Nina Linh, who entered the race early on as a Democrat but has since identified as an independent, is hoping to make inroads with voters disenchanted by both parties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

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

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver