The gradual climb up has been good for him.

Not a great distance, but the gradual uphill climb was telling on her.

The valley road began a gradual climb that nevertheless nearly finished off the old horse.

The aircar lifted into a hover, then turned and headed north in a gradual climb.

Then it swung south between two cedars and angled back east, up the side of the hill in a gradual climb.

The steps have been made broader and less steep for a more gradual climb.

Once it's engaged the plane will begin a very gradual climb.

The bridge looks daunting, but its gradual climb is not particularly difficult.

We were to do a gradual climb to a high-altitude drop- above any ground fire threat.

The new year saw more consistent results at home with 4 wins in a row, resulting in a gradual climb up the table.