Improvements in accuracy proceeded at a gradual pace, and even until the mid-17th century, general maps were usually of poor quality.

It shot back up to $7,400 by 1950, then climbed at a more gradual pace to $11,900 in 1960 and to $17,000 in 1970.

There's even evidence that divorce rates are declining, albeit at a much more gradual pace.

During the next phase a wider variety of foods are allowed and weight loss slows to a more gradual pace.

In so far as they were looking forward, it was with a much more gradual pace of development in mind.

But others say the decline will continue, albeit at a gradual pace.

That strikes many economists as a fairly gradual pace of budget deficit cuts.

Term after term, change proceeds at its own gradual pace.

The construction of the buildings that surrounded the plaza occurred at a gradual pace.

The father said that the Mets will be patient with the son in spring training, allowing him to "come along at a gradual pace."