Both sides reported scant progress at the end of the day.

Such a way of proceeding has much to recommend it, but scant progress has been made in that direction.

The report noted "scant progress" in restoration because of problems in budgeting, planning, and bureaucracy.

According to the two Cadmian majers, there had been scant progress in rounding up rebels.

He had made scant progress when the door of the lanai opened, and a group of the guests entered the living-room.

Governor Pataki first mentioned the possibility of replacing the bridge in 1999, but by early last year, scant progress had been made.

Asian men have seen their image as por trayed in movies and television change over the years, but to many of them it is scant progress.

Finally, there has been scant progress in getting Japan to yield in its longtime ban on the import of rice.

But in the last 16 months, scant progress has been made.

Moreover, Russia has made scant progress on economic reforms that the fund could seize upon as a reason for new loans.