inroads
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It also could give Raman new inroads in parts of Horvath’s district that were strongholds for onetime mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, who placed third in the June 2 primary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
It’s not that Rogers needs big inroads among Black voters.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
Meanwhile, Geely continues to make inroads into the European market.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
But India's efforts have had "limited success" in making deeper inroads in Africa and Latin America, where China has been more successful.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Agent Wren made his own inroads, attending tribal gatherings and gleaning information from Osage who might not otherwise talk to a white lawman.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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