Together, they portrayed a fairly consistent picture of a gradually slowing economy.

The movement of the berg through the ice gradually slowed.

He gradually slowed and gently lowered me back onto my feet.

They continued into the back country for another quarter of an hour as Emily's heart gradually slowed to normal.

His heart doubled its speed of beating; and gradually slowed.

The platform flashed through several other levels before gradually slowing to let him off.

Yet growth of demand will gradually slow or even decline because higher costs would make business customers less competitive.

My watch must have been gradually slowing to a stop all day.

Harry's fight slowed gradually, to end with a complete slump.

The wind left her behind and she slowed gradually, then came once more to a standstill.