41.   I assure you we will make progress this year.

42.   We are counting on growth improving slowly at first while becoming stronger as the year progresses.

43.   Profit growth will be vital to fund future capital spending, and a pickup will be crucial as the year progresses, analysts explained.

44.   The fall in the dollar is still fairly recent, and the greenback is likely to firm up as the year progresses, Bergsten said.