71.   Why does the idea of progress loom so large in the modern world?

72.   Surely progress of a particular kind is actually taking place around us and is becoming more and more manifest.

73.   A World Bank official reported that the government had made considerable progress in monetary and exchange rate policies.

74.   The government made slow progress in its attempt to build a political consensus for economic reform.

75.   The European Council notes that the progress made in the completion of the internal market has not been accompanied by comparable progress in the field of social policy.

76.   The lack of progress in signing a Union Treaty was a severe blow to Gorbachev, who was increasingly isolated as the republics took over more powers.

77.   Economic statistics indicated that the government had made some progress in its diversification plans.

78.   The two countries achieved some progress in the sphere of trade relations, traditionally a source of mutual irritation.

79.   However, the French and United Kingdom governments were thought to have linked any future aid to progress in democratization.

80.   It also commented with concern on the lack of progress in negotiating the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs and the dangers of a rise in protectionism.