make progress

phrase

: to move forward in one's work or activity
We're not finished yet, but we're making progress.

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But the clock is ticking for Congress to make progress on the issue ahead of the November elections. Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 14 Sep. 2026 Questions will intensify across this next week, especially if Correa continues to make progress in West Palm Beach. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The students make progress toward nearing proficiency during elementary and middle school. Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Troops have struggled to make progress along the 1,250-kilometer (775-mile) front line. Samya Kullab, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for make progress

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“Make progress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20progress. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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