make progress
idiom
: to move forward in one's work or activity
We're not finished yet, but we're making progress.
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Girls soccer Oaks Christian continues to make progress as one of the best girls teams with a 14-0-1 record.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
There is hope fire teams will continue to make progress this weekend ahead of another round of fire-fueling winds expected next week.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Firefighters make progress on Palisades and Eaton fires The Palisades Fire was at 23,448 acres with 68% containment Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Strong winds have fueled the spread of the fires, but the winds are expected to have calmed somewhat on Thursday, which would give firefighters an opportunity to make progress in containing the blazes.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2025
There is hope fire teams will continue to make progress this weekend ahead of another round of fire-fueling winds expected next week.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
Firefighters make progress on Palisades and Eaton fires The Palisades Fire was at 23,448 acres with 68% containment Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
Strong winds have fueled the spread of the fires, but the winds are expected to have calmed somewhat on Thursday, which would give firefighters an opportunity to make progress in containing the blazes.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Make progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20progress. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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