headway

Example Sentences

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That deadline has raised eyebrows among experts, in part because Washington is relying on the private sector's technological headway.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

At that point, Cadillac already had around 300 employees and had made headway on its aerodynamic design.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Her remarks came a day after Iran and the US said they had made headway in talks taking place in Geneva about Tehran's nuclear programme.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

She’s also worried that her publisher is going to make her pay back the advance for the book about Plath and Hughes that she’s been unable to make any headway on.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

And then Gower was off and swimming, a strong breast stroke, making lateral headway but also being carried downstream, until he disappeared, at least from sight.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig