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Sojobi said, her doctor wanted her to undergo a C-section because her labor had been progressing slowly.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2023

"It was also emphasized that counter-terrorism co-operation between Pakistan and the U.S. had been progressing well and that an enabling environment, centred around trust and understanding, was imperative to further solidifying Pakistan-U.S. ties."

From Reuters • Jun. 26, 2023

The deal had been progressing for two years without attracting much notice outside the industry until the Feb. 3 incident drew widespread attention among lawmakers and regulators.

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

The problems hobbling the subway have gotten worse since the arrival of the fast-spreading Omicron variant, which has reversed a recovery that had been progressing for months.

From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2022

The work of removing the mines which obstructed navigation at the entrance of the harbour had been progressing all night.

From The Boys of '98 by Otis, James