They agreed that the discussions had progressed little beyond the expressed desire to join forces.

As the discussion progressed, he moved various photos higher and lower, seeking a loose consensus.

These discussions did not progress very far, and no action was taken.

As the discussion progressed, a picture emerged of two lands, one mighty, the other small but proud.

Both sides may have been looking for an agreement in the range of $39.5 million, but the discussions simply never progressed to that point.

If the case had belonged to one of the private staff men, the discussion would have progressed very differently.

Those discussions were progressing, but the two banks have yet to agree on a management structure, a person close to the negotiations said.

The discussion progressed, and included a number of rather unconvincing points.

Two hours later, the discussion had progressed as far as the word "with."

We are very happy with the way in which those discussions have progressed.