Sentence examples for progress on tough from inspiring English sources

make progress on tough issues.

But the two Asian giants appeared to make little progress on tough geopolitical differences over Pakistan, terrorism and their disputed border.

In the real world, where progress on tough issues is measured in millimeters, California teachers taking a stand and forcing their pension fund to divest millions from gun holdings was a practical and moral win that matters.

But there could be progress on tougher standards and in some cases more choice within the context of the public school system.

"They've made real progress on a tough issue.

Democrats say that despite what they see as clear provocation, they are in no rush to change the new rules after just two months in place and while the parties are potentially making progress on other tough issues like immigration.

Only by making rapid progress on some tough economic reforms will Lula's government be able to continue bearing the huge debt burden it has inherited about $250 billion, or almost 60% of Brazil's GDP.

Europe has also tried to make progress on the toughest aspect of building codes — enforcing them and getting ordinary people to notice and care.

If American and European negotiators are successful — and success would include at least some progress on the really tough issues — their example could nudge other countries to finish the Doha Round.

For the last two years, Americans were clearly indicating that they believe that one of the biggest obstacles to progress on America's toughest challenges — notably health care and energy independence — was the influence of special interests and corporate interests on the agenda in Washington".

Trade has become the most promising opening in the latest round of diplomacy, as progress remains largely stalled on tough issues like terrorism, water rights and the status of Kashmir.