inroads
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"Today's achievement goes beyond a set of remarkable statistics – it shows that we're making real inroads on the things that matter to our patients and communities."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Though she acknowledged she mishandled both caught-on-tape situations and said she apologized to the staffer, the videos hindered her early momentum and have undercut her efforts to make inroads with potential allies in the race.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
The combination of Palantir’s rising profile as a major competitor in artificial intelligence, the inroads it has paved in Washington, and soaring demand from commercial customers has put the company on an earnings hot streak.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The agreement, Sherman said, quickly opened up diplomatic inroads between the U.S. and Iran that could have yielded future talks on subjects including missiles and regional proxies.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
It was midway through September when Ruth May made her inroads.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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