As the conversation progressed, Obama spoke in increasingly personal terms.

The conversation was progressing as if nothing had occurred.

Henri then comments on the women and the conversation at the table progresses from there.

The conversation did not progress on any rigorous timetable.

Abdul did not seem to enjoy the way this conversation was progressing, and he decided to join in.

But Norman felt stronger, more confident, as the conversation progressed.

Joshua didn't like the way the conversation was progressing.

The conversation progressed in that fashion until Christine couldn't stand any more.

As the conversation progressed she became more and more surprised.

If the conversation didn't quickly progress to the bottom line, it was swiftly terminated.