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inroad

[ in-rohd ]

noun

  1. a damaging or serious encroachment:

    inroads on our savings.

  2. a sudden hostile or predatory incursion; raid; foray.


inroad

/ ˈɪˌəʊ /

noun

  1. an invasion or hostile attack; raid or incursion
  2. an encroachment or intrusion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inroad1

First recorded in 1540–50; in- 1 + road
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With the presence of Chinese investors dwindling at European clubs, and with the men's national team still struggling to make inroads on the pitch, it is tempting to write off Xi's ambitions already.

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To make inroads, bands have teamed up with some of Britain's biggest artists.

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Ray Brougham has been trying to make inroads into the Canadian car manufacturing sector since establishing his company Rainhouse Manufacturing Canada in 2001.

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Any pre-match thoughts of making significant inroads into France's points difference advantage was pushed from Twickenham's minds in the first half as the visitors shot back with accuracy and flair.

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There is no question that China has made major economic and diplomatic inroads into Latin America.

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