Yet The Shadow, fairly close to the surface when he began his trip, managed always to gain a new grip and a solid foothold.

By late spring they had established a solid foothold in the district.

Nowhere could I touch bottom or find any hope of solid foothold.

On the other hand, if you spent those same hundred hours on a new subject-say, economics-you gain another solid foothold.

By remaining atop the county's political pyramid, he maintains a solid foothold in local politics and keeps his political future strong.

The Brotherhood had a solid foothold here, though.

He has since gotten positive performance reviews, he said, and gained a solid foothold in the company.

Justin did not want to risk bringing attention to themselves or their whereabouts until they had a solid foothold.

Krage rolled over the side of the building, clung to the parapet while getting a solid foothold.

As a result, the contras never have gained a solid foothold, military or political, within Nicaragua itself.