Sentence examples for obtained a foothold from inspiring English sources

In the early part of the 17th century the Dutch obtained a foothold but were soon expelled.

The proportion of the population who are overweight is particularly high in Kanchanaburi; equally, the high proportion of people who are underweight in Filabavi, means that obesity has not yet obtained a foothold in these populations.

He accepted the idea of Palestinian autonomy in order to at last obtain a foothold in Palestine.

Although Qin attempted to obtain a foothold in the central heartland along the Huang He, it was blocked by the territories of Jin.

That cooperation has helped Eni obtain a foothold in the Russian Arctic through a venture with the state oil company Rosneft in the Barents Sea, where Eni has already had success on the Norwegian side.

Officials from the Chinese Embassy in Washington weren't available for comment, but U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk called the decision a "clear win" for "America's creative industries," noting that it will help U.S. exporters and distributors obtain a foothold for their products in China.

The rich blood supply and lymphatic supply in the testicle prevent most infections from obtaining a strong foothold in this organ.

The hosts struggled to get a foothold in the game.

Struggling to get a foothold in today's job market?

"I can't get a foothold on that".

Arsenal strained to get a foothold back in the game.