carve out

Lineker built on that experience, writing all his own scripts and carving out a role for himself.

She has always managed to carve out a place.

He has found a peace by trying to carve out the role of Prince of Wales in his own way.

Mousley built on that momentum and carved out his maiden half-century in 64 deliveries, accumulating the bulk of those runs on the leg side before falling to Joseph as England stepped on the gas.

Such defiance and persistence have helped Le Sserafim carve out a niche since they were thrust into the spotlight two years ago.