make inroads
Example Sentences
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Tariffs and other roadblocks are why Chinese automakers have held off on U.S. expansion plans, even as they quickly make inroads in the rest of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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 AI has improved the return on digital ad spending, Nathanson said Meta’s ability to make inroads beyond consumer-driven end markets is “open for debate.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
What is more worrying than their kicking, is how England have struggled to make inroads into defences via other routes.
From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026
In the middle of winter they often make inroads to the very skirts of the city of Citracan, whence they carry off cattle, but do no other damage.
