make great strides
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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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How to use make great strides in a sentence
Mastered by this powerful spirit, Lena actually did make great strides in the next few days.
Jewel Weed|Alice Ames WinterThey walked at a good pace for an hour and a half, and had to make great strides to keep up with the giant Thalcave.
In Search of the Castaways|Jules VerneDo you not make great strides along the Path, as may be known by your pious conversation?
Ayesha|H. Rider Haggard