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headway

[hed-wey] / ˈhɛdˌweɪ /


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Still, just days ago, it seemed like an unlikely unified front of AI leaders might finally make headway in Washington, D.C.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

The government held two rounds of talks with CJP leaders on Monday and Friday but little headway was made initially, with the youth-led movement sticking to their demands.

From Barron's Jul. 25, 2026

But during President Trump’s second term, the company has again made headway on its plans.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

California authorities were bracing Saturday for a leak or explosion that could send toxic vapors into the air after efforts to contain a damaged chemical tank made little headway.

From The Wall Street Journal May 23, 2026

Sander and I tried to track her down there, but neither of us knew enough French to make much headway.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood




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