inroads

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Other Chinese companies have also been making inroads into the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

While Anthropic is generally considered a leader in selling to enterprises, OpenAI has been making inroads.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The combination of Palantir’s rising profile as a major competitor in artificial intelligence, the inroads it has paved in Washington, and soaring demand from commercial customers has put the company on an earnings hot streak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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