"Incrementalism is what got these firms into trouble," he said, referring to the gradual adoption of analysts as support staff for investment bankers.

This was principally directed toward the gradual adoption of more realistic depreciation provisions.

The gradual adoption of cricket grounds for football led to the oval-shaped Australian rules football playing field.

During this time, the older form of mercantilism gave way to protectionism which, in turn, led to the gradual adoption of free trade.

The solution was the gradual adoption of carvel-built ships that relied on an internal skeleton structure to bear the weight of the ship.

This gradual adoption reduces anxiety and increases acceptance and use.

Its widespread usage led to the gradual adoption of the Aramaic alphabet for writing the Hebrew language.

It is this process of socialisation - the gradual adoption of values and norms associated with social roles - which generates ageism.

First and foremost, one of its essential components is increased economic integration, which must be achieved in particular by the gradual adoption of comprehensive free trade agreements.

This was reflected in his art by his gradual adoption of religious and mythical subjects.