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Inroads

Definition:

Noun: Incursions into new areas or domains; progress or advancement made in achieving a goal.

Verb: Making progress towards achieving a goal or gaining access to something.

Senses:

1. Noun: Incisions or excavations made in a road, land, or any other surface.
2. Noun: Progress or advancement made in a particular field or endeavor.
3. Noun: Gaining access to a new market or group of people.

Examples:

Noun: The construction crew made inroads into the concrete road to repair a broken water pipe.

Noun: Her hard work and determination helped her make significant inroads in her career as a musician.

Noun: The company's aggressive marketing strategy allowed them to make substantial inroads into the international market.

Verb: By studying consistently, she was able to make inroads in learning the complex language.

Verb: The politician's charisma helped him make inroads towards gaining the support of the local community.

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