headway

We are making little headway with the negotiations.

The ship made little headway in the storm.

the ship was making very little headway against heavy seas.

Little headway has been made in educational reform.

The boat was unable to make much headway against the tide.

The ship could make no headway against the strong wind.

they appear to be making headway in bringing the rebels under control.

She has made remarkable headway in her writing skills.

though the system is making some headway, there are still some kinks to iron out.