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headway

[hed-wey] / ˈhɛdˌweɪ /


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At first, Baron showed his trademark skepticism and turned down the opportunity, concerned it would be hard for Tesla to make headway.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

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

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

Latching her tail around a projecting gargoyle, Jess shouted back, “Well, I’m making headway, m’dear. This stone though—it’s a bit rough on the old paws and claws. Not like good old wood or tree bark.”

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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