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headway

[hed-wey] / ˈhɛdˌweɪ /


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Firms like ANTA, the organisers of Irving's Chengdu fan meet last week, have upped their international profile in recent years, building upon their success at home to make headway overseas.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

Yet before he could finally make headway, he suffered a devastating loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 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

The talks have been confined to a small working group of officials in Washington who have made headway negotiating outside of the spotlight while the administration has been consumed by the war in Iran.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Father Time said, making no headway with the rowdy crowd.

From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles




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