51.   But Cardoso has been faulted for overstating his progress toward reducing the inequalities he criticizes.

52.   But he has already made some progress toward expanding the franchise.

53.   But late last year, just as he began to make progress toward using the isotope against cancer, a radiation leak was discovered in a laboratory storage tank.

54.   But NBA deputy commissioner Russ Granik said that should he and Stern think the two sides are making sufficient progress toward an agreement, then negotiations probably will continue.

55.   But no one knows how many mistakes are now made, so it will be difficult to measure progress toward that goal.

56.   But is the coach making satisfactory progress toward his National Basketball Association degree?

57.   But other scientists fear that any shift away from reducing burning of coal and oil would only impede long-term progress toward limiting the human influence on climate.

58.   But on Capitol Hill, there was scant evidence of progress toward that goal.

59.   But progress toward more diplomatic relations between the countries was halted after Castro repaid Carter by expanding military activities in Africa.

60.   But progress toward this objective has been slow, and does not yet justify a turnover.