Political, economic, and scientific functions had gradually freed themselves from religious control.

Rosalie gradually freed herself of the place, and in the end she moved away.

And this time indeed action was taken immediately and interned people were freed gradually.

How do you propose to gradually free the Negroes?

Only then, he said, can rents and prices be freed gradually from the present controls, which keep them well below West German levels.

But they are gradually freeing themselves from their old roles as yearners, sirens or earth mothers.

"But I have a strong commitment to democracy, and I will make sure that they are freed gradually."

During the four-month standoff, the Emerretistas gradually freed all but 72 of their hostages.

These actors were able to practice authentic Brazilian gestures gradually freed from Portuguese influence.

Some buildings, as a result, never complete the conversion to owner occupancy, and apartments held by the sponsor are gradually freed from rent regulation.