headway
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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
In the early 1980s, officials made headway on a plan to build a subway under Wilshire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
U.S. natural gas futures made headway after weekend weather forecasts added some demand, which could keep the next few weekly storage builds close to average.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Efforts since then, including during President Biden's term, made little headway.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
However, even amid the nearly constant biting and stinging insects, the men made headway with the portage, finishing it in two days.
From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple
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