inroads
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It it the latest carmaker on the continent to embrace more affordable EVs in the face of brutal competition from Chinese rivals looking to make inroads overseas.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
"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
Nina Linh, who entered the race early on as a Democrat but has since identified as an independent, is hoping to make inroads with voters disenchanted by both parties.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Many bird populations have suffered due to inroads on their habitats.
From The Wall Street Journal • 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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