But Total has still gained a strong foothold here.
I gained a strong understanding of butchery and the patience to cook seasonally.
Book publishing, though not a big business within the state, has gained a strong foothold.
Especially after the 1960s, ballroom dance gained a strong following in Asia.
The musical genre that developed in the UK and US gained a strong following in São Paulo.
Over the following four years it gained a strong electoral and physical presence in the East End of London, the Midlands and the North.
Both groups are thought to have gained a strong foothold in the French Riviera's property sector, in which the Pastor family are key players.
His party gained a strong hold over the Semarang railway union, and its members worked their way into the Sarekat Islām (a powerful Muslim party with nationalist aims).
Penthouse may be sold more discreetly, but television is more profane than ever, and same-sex marriage has gained a strong foothold.
Although not directly involved within Israel, Hezbollah gained a strong reputation over its 18-year struggle against Israeli occupation of a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, and perceived Israel's pullout in 2000 as a victory.
His music gained a strong following among white liberals who were inspired by his songs of protest about the Vietnam War, racial inequality, abuse of women and social issues.
