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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The way forward for Russia to be able to export diesel is to reduce their war effort, make progress towards peace. — ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026 The organizations that will thrive in the years ahead will be those that balance the need to move faster, while continuing to invest in the people and relationships that make progress possible. — Kate Barton, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Expect a raucous crowd at Progressive Field, as the Guardians look to make progress towards a return to the World Series for the first time since 2016. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 This funding has helped, but allocating more money to public schools isn’t the only way to make progress. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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