The changes gather slowly, until they reach a level that cannot be held back.

More old women and men were slowly gathering from everywhere.

He had been slowly gathering a reputation as a man who needed watching.

The eyes of those gathered around the table turn slowly, reluctant to look directly at me.

Information about him would have to be gathered slowly and subtly.

He took a turn about the room, a frown slowly gathering on his brow.

The train still shuddered, but it was slowly gathering speed.

The Klingon sat quietly a moment, then slowly gathered his notes.

He slowly gathered a large fanbase who loved to hear his traditional style.

And then slowly gathered his courage into his body again.