as in base
a place from which an advance (as for military operations) is made don't let the opposing team push us back down the field and gain a foothold

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Recent Examples of foothold China would gain a new foothold from which to project power across East Asia, complicating U.S. military operations in the region. Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025 In turn, many entrepreneurs and investors use the occasion to gain a foothold in the Arab nation. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2025 The Burmese python, however, is well established and is believed to have gained a stronger foothold after Hurricane Andrew hit in 1992. Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025 Some advocates say easements remain an important tool to protect small farms and help younger farmers gain a foothold, even if those growers are among the least efficient producers in the industry. Alexandra Byrne, NBC News, 16 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for foothold
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  • Latin America, with its high levels of stablecoin adoption, solid talent base and crypto-friendly macro conditions has proven to be ground zero for these solutions.
    Aaron Stanley, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • One of the West Loop haunt’s latest iterations, a seasonal drink dubbed The Truffle Hammer, festively showcased cinnamon, amaretto, and truffle ice rings that melted into a brown butter, amaretto, and cognac base.
    Joey Skladany, Bon Appétit, 6 Mar. 2025
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  • The Blue Jackets, who suffered the tragic death of teammate Johnny Gaudreau just before training camp, have been one of the most compelling stories in all of sports this season.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025
  • But Perine is also proof that running backs of his sort can be obtained late, even after training camp.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025
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  • This fortress comes as Buffett struggles to find his next big investment target.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Not even Martin Short’s lady friend and her fortress of Oscar statuettes are immune to the chaos Kate McKinnon’s paranormal sketches can unleash on your psyche.
    Devon Ivie, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025

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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foothold. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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