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make great strides

Idioms  
  1. Advance considerably, make good progress, as in He made great strides in his study of Latin. Since its earliest recorded use in 1600, this expression has taken a number of forms— make a wide stride, take strides, make rapid strides. All of them transfer a long walking step to other kinds of progress.


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Since then, he has continued to make great strides.

From BBC

Therapy could help you two to make great strides.

From Washington Post

“While we cannot undo the harm that has been done, I am confident these programs and investments will make great strides in closing the racial wealth and equity gaps that exist in Providence,” Elorza said.

From Seattle Times

If successful, the state could make great strides toward achieving net-zero emissions by rebuilding the way people get energy, drive to work or power their homes — providing a model for the rest of the country while minimizing damage to its economy.

From Seattle Times

As the largest coffee chain in the world, Starbucks is in a position to make great strides in that direction — and the company has admitted as much.

From Washington Post