The talks have been proceeding almost line by line through the budget.

On May 29 it was reported that the two sides had agreed a compromise, to allow the talks to proceed.

In other areas, talks are proceeding to determine the sites for recycling centers.

As the talks proceed, Americans can play a catalytic role.

The talks proceeded well enough to prompt the sides to meet today, the first Saturday session in the three months of negotiations.

But one executive close to the proposed deal said talks had proceeded to the point that he felt fairly certain the merger would occur.

I believe the talks will proceed successfully despite the domestic political situation.

We must all hope that in due course the talks will proceed.

After the agenda was decided talks proceeded slowly, with off and on again discussions.