make inroads into

Idioms  

1. Encroach on, advance at another's expense, as in The Japanese rapidly made inroads into the computer-chip market. The noun inroad originally meant “an invasion.” [Late 1600s]

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Example Sentences

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

From BBC

Some experts said the electric vehicle provisions in the trade deal would help China make inroads into the Canadian automobile market.

From BBC

Additionally, CoreWeave’s perceived strength—its relationship with Nvidia—could fade if Google’s custom chips make inroads into the AI processor market.

From Barron's

"My role is to go looking for wickets, especially with the new ball, and hopefully make inroads into the opposition."

From Barron's

But whether money-market ETFs make inroads into this segment remains to be seen, says Elisabeth Kashner, director of global funds research at FactSet.

From Barron's