make 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
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
Some experts said the electric vehicle provisions in the trade deal would help China make inroads into the Canadian automobile market.
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
He detached two of his sons to make inroads in the neighbourhood, and compel some by threats, others by mighty promises, to join him.
From The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell A Gentlen, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; by Daniel Defoe