And as area codes lose their foothold, certain cultural references may also drop their meaning.

I did not want to lose my foothold in the warm, loving world.

In the near future, New Jersey may also lose its foothold among the 10 most populous states.

As Prensky lost his foothold, he tumbled to the floor and rolled away from the chair.

To lose your foothold was to be trodden down.

"American investors should not lose their foothold in Vietnam."

In the confusion, many crabs lose their foothold, tumble into the water and are swept away.

But she was not self-pitying, even when the business became an industry and women lost their foothold.

The bees lose their foothold and are shot into a small bucket of liquid.

Sverre had to return or risk losing his one secure foothold.