foothold
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Beijing also has a major foothold in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, in which Xi and Sisi will discuss expanding investments as the US-Iran war continues to threaten global maritime trade.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
England's total seems at least workable, yet Pakistan have the chance to gain a foothold if they bat well.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
Carefully deferential to the star, Parton carved out a foothold for herself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Zambia’s election comes at a critical point as global powers compete for a foothold in Africa’s critical mineral supply chains,” Hoosen says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
At last he was brought to a complete halt when the river entered a rocky gorge with no foothold on either side.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
Britain's key military footholds were established along strategic waterways.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Like country music, the Christian music industry is based in Nashville, Tenn., and this has helped faith-based artists gain new footholds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2025
Sweden has now joined Nato, meaning that eight Nato countries now border the Baltic Sea where Russia maintains two strategic footholds, in St Petersburg and Kaliningrad.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2024
Following the death of 20-year-old Grace Rohloff, climbers say adding more footholds could make the trek less harrowing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2024
Gnarled lumps of red arteries and blue veins gave Percy some footholds when he had to climb, but the going was slow.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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