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
But Atletico regained a foothold and deservedly equalised around the half-hour mark, when Alvarez produced his own curling effort past the despairing dive of Madrid’s ex-Atleti No 1 Thibaut Courtois.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Defender brand is also working to gain a foothold in the accessories business.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Games like Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country helped define a generation in the 1980s and 1990s, but Esports did not really gain a foothold until 2007, when they were included as part of the Asian Indoor Games in Macau, along with other non-traditional sports like chess.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Whether the Pueblo resident’s case remains a one-off or the virus gains a foothold depends on the immunity status of the people around them.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
The Defender brand is also working to gain a foothold in the accessories business.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Games like Super Mario World and Donkey Kong Country helped define a generation in the 1980s and 1990s, but Esports did not really gain a foothold until 2007, when they were included as part of the Asian Indoor Games in Macau, along with other non-traditional sports like chess.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Whether the Pueblo resident’s case remains a one-off or the virus gains a foothold depends on the immunity status of the people around them.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foothold
Noun
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While Trump retains strong support from his base, his approval among swing voters has eroded.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Explosions reported near military base in Kirzhachsky district, Vladimir region — local media A road leading from Moscow to Kirzhach has reportedly been blocked.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The guide showcases all the programs and events being offered by the district this summer, including camps, trips and special events like Concerts in Your Park, fireworks shows and outdoor movie nights.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of modern Pakistan, came to lead the camp while advocating this view.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This means turning Ukraine into a defensive fortress with German arms and money.—
David McWilliams,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the Romans eventually built up Vindobona into a full-scale military fortress—and perhaps this first-century battle was the catalyst.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Foothold.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foothold. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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