It is characterised by a gradual drop in level, but more in the different building materials of the villages.

And a gradual drop in temperature.

He said the gradual drop in interest rates was also contributing to the improvement in investment conditions.

At the top of this lift, the train turns left and begins a gradual, 18-degree drop.

And the consumer confidence polls show a gradual drop since mid-summer.

The beach is good for swimming, with no coral near shore, and a gradual drop and gentle waves that make it lovely for children.

"The last recession, you had a gradual drop in business," Mr. Palmer said.

The new projections, however, describe a very gradual drop - only 3 percent, and over 42 years.

A gradual drop, even to very low levels, may be tolerated well if it occurs over several days or weeks, because of neuronal adaptation.

Mr Angelilli commented that we should take steps from Community level to bring about a gradual drop in tax pressure.