In so doing, it gradually acquired the more modern name of natural science.

Further buildings and land were gradually acquired in the following years.

Although not originally statutes, they gradually acquired the force of law.

The federal government closed the school in 1980, with Nevada officials gradually acquiring the campus over the next several years.

The skills of wizardry to build community are acquired gradually through life.

During the 20th century the walls were gradually acquired by the state and these houses demolished.

After a move to another server, the project has begun to gradually acquire users.

These men were not trained botanical artists, but gradually acquired a good working knowledge of the subject.

Through Ye's stories, children could gradually acquire a clearer picture of society and their relationships with it.

Bern gradually acquired more rights in the village over the following centuries.