Under the House bill, the federal government would gradually assume these costs over 15 years.

He gradually assumed the leading position of his former master.

These private entities would gradually assume more of the financial risk.

Since the 19605, mutual funds had gradually assumed control of the market.

In Sweden, the process has gradually assumed a political significance of its own.

These people will go back to their respective countries and gradually assume the mantle of power.

Thought found rude expression, which gradually among other forms assumed that of words.

This cataclysmic process continued for decades before the world gradually assumed its present form.

The two men were gradually assuming the manner of the committee-room.

When their son Brad came of age, he gradually assumed the programming duties from his father.