The use of grills was found to be impractical and they were gradually discontinued after 1870.

As the number of monks at the monastery dwindled and the average age among those remaining increased, these industries were gradually discontinued.

The brand was gradually discontinued, and is no longer found at McDonald's stores today.

This practice was discontinued gradually due to life grown up and diminishing the down town life style.

After Harper's death in 1906, the program was gradually discontinued, and it passed into history by 1910.

If possible, the drug should be administered intermittently and its use gradually discontinued when the patient's condition improves.

The other programs offered at the center were gradually discontinued, after their sponsoring institutions found there was no need for them, she said.

Therefore, use should be discontinued gradually rather than abruptly.

His interests in the companies in Spain and Sweden was gradually discontinued, but the companies were still ran by others.

High school winter track championships that had been held at the armory for years were gradually discontinued.