Foothold

I have made a foothold.

Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops.

The festivities were held as usual this year, extending through most of February, precisely when the coronavirus was taking a foothold in America.

Britain is apparently working to get a foothold in Algeria.

On every side, far as the eye could reach, was a long expanse of flat sand, merging into the sea-line, with not a vestige of rock to afford foothold or shelter for wild-fowl of any kind.

"China is trying to get a foothold in the Middle East." "The United States has got a foothold in almost every country on the planet."

I’ve always looked for a secure foothold A secret formula that can free me from myself

Based on status report 16-C, it seems we're no closer to gaining a foothold in any sector. Without decent recon and greater intel on this enemy, I'm starting to think our efforts are futile. The risks involved and continued loss of resources and lives makes it hard to justify.