inroads

Idioms  

1. see make inroads into.

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Example Sentences

Many people in the key groups with which he made crucial inroads in the last election – such as young men and nonwhite voters – have turned from him.

From Salon

While the company is making inroads in other fields like oncology, Gilead’s cell therapy portfolio is a notable laggard.

From Barron's

China's new generation of carmakers are also increasingly making inroads into Europe.

From Barron's

What is more worrying than their kicking, is how England have struggled to make inroads into defences via other routes.

From BBC

For two years, Machado built inroads in Washington with prominent allies eager to promote her cause.

From The Wall Street Journal

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