As a result of this move, Sears Canada took over eight former Simpson's and Bay stores and finally gained a major foothold in Toronto.

At present, neither has gained a major foothold with the general public.

One of the oddest legacies of the Communist dynasty may be that after 2,000 years Christianity gains a major foothold in China.

Until now, Mr. Maxwell had been thwarted in his efforts to obtain a major foothold in American publishing.

The deal, which needs approval by the Federal Reserve, would give Fuji a major foothold in the American securities market.

Rhone-Poulenc Rorer will gain a major foothold in asthma and allergy treatment by expanding its line of products in those areas.

Yo-Yu now has a major foothold.

Unlike the Spanish, the Germans had a major foothold on the local traditional government, given the economic benefits many clan heads were gaining.

The acquisition would give Dixons a major foothold in the electrical appliance market in the United States.

The only university where intelligent design has gained a major institutional foothold is a seminary.