After the beginning of the 20th century a gradual decline began.

The county's population rose to 13,925 from 9,377, before beginning a gradual decline.

The bureau said the population would then begin a gradual decline, to 292 million in 2080.

But the association said that heart disease continues its gradual decline.

Her death had followed a long period of gradual decline.

To be sure, there has been a gradual, overall decline.

Standard trees can make it all the way to 100, though their gradual decline will start at age 50 or 60.

"There has been a gradual decline over the last six to eight months," he said.

The 1820s and 30s saw a gradual decline in the Mission's status.

The result was a gradual decline to about 50 students by the mid-1990s.