It may be a slow climb up the economic and social ladder.

His fingers reached for other holds and the slow climb began.

He started the slow climb up the long flight of stairs.

She continued the slow climb, moving only one thing at a time, a hand, a foot or her body.

Its slow climb marked on the bank of lights gave Cohen time to think.

The result was that they were slightly ahead of schedule despite the slow climb.

But it has been a long slow climb to this peak of employment.

With the spring we could begin the long slow climb out of the recession.

It's on a slow climb out of a very deep hole.

But it can be a long, slow climb to making a living.