make headway
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Firms like ANTA, the organisers of Irving's Chengdu fan meet last week, have upped their international profile in recent years, building upon their success at home to make headway overseas.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Some Nigerians welcomed U.S. intervention, citing their own government’s failure to make headway against terrorism and banditry since the kidnapping of the Chibok girls more than a decade ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
“It also illustrates how hard it is for the market to make headway without technology participating.”
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 19, 2025
That trend was expected to continue through Monday, giving crews several days to make headway putting a ring around the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2024
One day—two days—and three—they fought to make headway.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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