headway
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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 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
In the early 1980s, officials made headway on a plan to build a subway under Wilshire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Her little feet could make no headway at all against Robbie’s giant strides.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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