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headway

[hed-wey] / ˈhɛdˌweɪ /


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As Epstein tried to make headway with Gates, he struggled with the Microsoft co-founder’s wife, who—after one evening at the Manhattan townhouse—said she never wanted to see him again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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 challengers say Hernandez has failed to making meaningful headway on homeless encampments in Chinatown, Lincoln Heights and other parts of the district.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Efforts since then, including during President Biden's term, made little headway.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Of all that sought her Vertumnus was the most ardent, but he could make no headway.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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