How to pronounce foothold

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“foothold” in real sentences

210 clips in the index · 83 American · 28 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. had a foothold in the middle class but were losing that foothold.

    The Atlantic · hear it here

  2. foothold in the military.

    US National Archives · hear it here

  3. foothold in the workforce.

    Federal Reserve · hear it here

  4. getting a foothold in Scotland.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

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