Meanwhile, Kim began gradually consolidating his power.

The Governor proposes that the state gradually consolidate the now fragmented management of Medicaid and assume its full cost.

In 1952, gradually consolidating its power following the civil war, the government began organizing the peasants into teams.

Initially teaching through courses, he gradually consolidated his teachings into a structured methodology.

The labor movement gradually consolidated its union organization, while the conservative factions rallied around the Valencian Regional Right.

It has also been gradually consolidating its white-collar staff.

During a subsequent period of collective leadership, Khrushchev gradually consolidated his hold on power.

Khamenei rose rapidly as the clerics gradually consolidated their control over the revolution.

Over the next six years, his job titles reflected his work to gradually consolidate high power, high frequency (HF) radio systems throughout the world.

Bellow, gradually consolidating the upper hand in the argument, sounded implacably patient and tireless.