inroads
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Rocket Lab has made plenty of inroads there already.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
After securing the support of San Fernando Valley Republicans and Democratic centrists and making small inroads among Latinos, Riordan became the first Republican L.A. mayor elected in 36 years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
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
His unrelenting disparagement of Los Alamos had made inroads at the AEC, forcing Bradbury to shuttle to Washington to defend his team.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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