White Australia policy was gradually abolished in the 1945 to 1970s period.

It is our view that we should gradually abolish giving aid and cease completely by the year 2005.

Connecticut later passed legislation to gradually abolish slavery in 1784.

The Turnpike trusts were gradually abolished starting in the 1870s.

The practice has long since been gradually abolished.

In the 19th century, feudal law was finally gradually abolished in most European countries.

The stavnsbånd was gradually abolished as part of agricultural reforms starting on 20 June 1788.

The new administration gradually abolished most privileges of the samurai, including their right to a stipend from the government.

He announced that slavery would be gradually abolished and debt-bondage restricted.

The tax on large estates, which the bill would gradually abolish, was repeatedly called a "death tax" by Republicans.