Others are trying to establish a foothold on the future.

"The whole idea is to help industry establish a foothold in space," he said.

By late spring they had established a solid foothold in the district.

That is why it has established a foothold in Vietnam.

He had failed repeatedly to establish a foothold in radio.

It's important for players who are trying to establish a foothold.

China's oil companies are also finally establishing a foothold in Russia after years of striking out.

Once they establish a foothold, it's very difficult to get back on top.

Already the grasses had established a foothold in the turned soil.

It seemed, in fact, that efforts to establish a foothold on the outskirts of the city were already under way.