Collocations for foothold - noun

firm, secure

have
find, get, scrabble for
He found a secure foothold and pulled himself up.
She scrabbled for a foothold on the steep grassy bank.

firm, secure, strong
permanent

have
establish, gain, get, secure
The company is trying to gain a foothold in the European market.

maintain
lose
regain
give (sb/sth), provide (sb with)
I hope the book will provide a foothold for students of the subject.

foothold in
The company has a firm foothold in this market.