Here, the object was less gradual transformation than complete transmutation.

His gradual transformation from human to demon had driven out the rest.

And he sees his efforts today as a series of long, gradual cultural transformations.

They believed in a gradual transformation of society toward socialism.

Many see the gradual transformation as a positive step.

There is no gradual transformation developing from an inner evolution of the character.

Until last year, a gradual transformation of some of these structures for office use was likely.

His gradual transformation last year into one of the quieter students concerned the teacher.

The early 1980s saw the "gradual transformation" of Webster's into a national brand.

Yet his own attitude had undergone a gradual transformation with experience.