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Inroad
01
a gradual advance or penetration that weakens or reduces strength, influence, or effectiveness
Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
inroads
Examples
The company 's aggressive marketing strategy made significant inroads into its competitor's market share.
02
a sudden and often hostile invasion or raid into a territory or area
Examples
The barbarian tribes made significant inroads into the kingdom's borders, pillaging villages along the way.
03
a success that is achieved, particularly as a result of destroying or reducing the success of another thing
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