foothold
noun
a place or support for the feet; a place where a person may stand or walk securely.
footholds
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pluralof foothold.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Britain's key military footholds were established along strategic waterways.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
During his first term, Russia and China both established footholds in the Persian Gulf region.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 18, 2026
He also said al-Qaeda and Islamic State group were "once again becoming more ambitious" and "taking advantage of instability overseas to gain firmer footholds".
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
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
We got footholds on the outside and clung to window posts.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
