1.   As a match progresses, the level becomes littered with carcasses and assorted body parts from previous meaningful encounters.

2.   Indeed, the Revolution appeared to gain confidence and galvanize as the match progressed.

3.   As her match progressed, her little-known opponent seemed to gain energy.

4.   I thought I would feel nervous, but as the match progressed, I felt more confident.

5.   The Australian appeared to tire as the match progressed.

6.   The Israelis appeared to grow in confidence as the match progressed, while the Poles, who made several substitutions, lacked cohesion.

7.   The Italians were cool and composed in the first half but lost control and became more ragged as the match progressed.

8.   Their captain was savvier, their veterans steadier, and that enabled the rookies to grow up as the matches progressed.

9.   Voinea started weakly but grew stronger as the match progressed and forced Gustafsson into the corners of the court with subtle and varied shots.

10.   Harbhajan said he hoped the wicket would help the spinners as the match progressed.