foothold
noun
foot·hold
ˈfu̇t-ˌhōld 
1
: a hold for the feet : footing
2
: a position usable as a base for further advance
Examples of foothold in a Sentence
The army gained a foothold on the island.
The company has secured a foothold in the market.
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Although the first couple of years were rocky, Skerritt admits, the business soon found a foothold.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
For small-business owners or investors looking for a foothold in real estate, the city outskirts can be a perfect entry point.
—Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Venza struggled to find a foothold as a Subaru competitor.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
That doesn’t mean the rest of the season will be easy for the Bulls, who cemented a foothold in the play-in standings by ripping off nine wins in 11 games that included a six-game road stretch against Western Conference opponents.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
For small-business owners or investors looking for a foothold in real estate, the city outskirts can be a perfect entry point.
—Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
The Venza struggled to find a foothold as a Subaru competitor.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
That doesn’t mean the rest of the season will be easy for the Bulls, who cemented a foothold in the play-in standings by ripping off nine wins in 11 games that included a six-game road stretch against Western Conference opponents.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/foothold. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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