Chan sees it as slow but steady progress in a process that is by definition gradual.

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However, he has made little progress on a peace process so far and it is unclear what new ideas he may be bringing.

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It is a painstaking process, but we're making progress.

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The World Conference on Human Rights welcomes the progress made in the codification of human rights instruments, which is a dynamic and evolving process, and urges the universal ratification of human rights treaties.

UNESCO: Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action

The tax code is a perpetual work-in-progress and current provisions are the culmination of a methodical process.

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They always establish a timeline with follow up for when the problem will be fixed and make sure that progress is communicated throughout the process so everyone feels the urgency and care with which they are correcting the problem.

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