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
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
Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping discussed Iran during their high-stakes summit earlier this week, but there appeared to be little headway on Iran.
From Barron's • May 17, 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 men on the roof were making little headway against the flames.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
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