To do it, she gradually stretched the definition of the "classics" published by her Modern Library line - which previously meant hardcover books with expired copyrights.

Fourth: the four limbs attached each to a spring which slowly moves away, gradually stretching her arms and legs until they are detached and the trunk falls into a brazier.

When the starting pin was removed, this wire was placed under tension by the spring-loaded striker, and began to gradually stretch.

But he gradually stretched the advantage to six strokes by notching birdies on 11 and 12 and an eagle on the 524-yard par-5 13th hole.

At last he felt them gradually stretching.

The nodules of tissue on the palm gradually stretch into thin bands of collagen.

Wire lacks adequate strength and may gradually stretch and break.

Coral Island has a nice beach that stretches gradually into the sea when the tide is low.

The sun, hovering over the tree line, was still bright, but its heat had diminished and shadows were gradually stretching across the lawn.

A moment of silence hung in the air, stretching gradually, agonizingly, like a taffy strand.