It gradually tightened further, and was just 6.21 percent on Friday.

California, however, has gradually tightened its restrictions, and not always for the best of reasons.

"The ring will be gradually tightened until the whole territory is under the full control of federal forces."

The authorities have gradually tightened the screws on the group, and it is not clear if its work can continue.

They were, of course, that the grid's force fields tightened gradually.

The rules were gradually tightened, however, forcing plans to include the rank and file.

"My belief is that the noose will gradually tighten for those who possess such weapons," he said.

This was done by gradually tightening a wooden frame around their heads until the skull collapsed.

Instead, he suggested that the high camera should gradually tighten in on the shortstop and then pan toward first base as the ball is thrown.

The net was gradually tightening; there was no escaping that fact.