inroad

Noun
  1. An encroachment or intrusion (synset 100735051)
    "they made inroads in the United States market"
    is a type of: encroachment, intrusion, trespass, usurpation, violation - entry to another's property without right or permission
  2. An invasion or hostile attack (synset 100979218)
    is a type of: invasion - the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

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