The fund can use that time to reassure shareholders, and at the least, money may leave gradually rather than suddenly.

He never had any particular patron but was still able to gradually leave the family business to pursue his passion: story telling.

This was followed by representative of other parties who gradually left the government.

The velocity he'd built up during those first two weeks gradually left him.

His breath came easier and fatigue was gradually leaving him.

Merchants gradually left, and in 1891 the bank building closed.

They slowed down as they gradually left the fire behind them.

The pinched look gradually left his face and he smiled.

But he gradually left the women's wear field because it was too competitive.

Friday was the last day for 600 employees; the others will leave gradually.