inroads

Idioms and Phrases

see make inroads into .

Example Sentences

And while he eventually hopes to make some inroads in Florida and other states, Majewski said he doesn’t have plans to make an aggressive push into the Northeast.

From Los Angeles Times

By choosing Bawumia as its presidential candidate, the NPP will be hoping to make inroads in the north, while retaining support in its heartland in the south.

From BBC

As winds started to subside Thursday night, firefighters made their first inroads against the blaze, reaching 5% containment.

From Los Angeles Times

Writing about the election results, he noted a poll from New York City last month, which indicated Trump making major inroads in the traditional Democratic stronghold.

From BBC

Today, China is the largest trade partner for many African countries, while Russia has increasingly made inroads, including by offering military support to West African states battling jihadists.

From BBC

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