There are, however, encouraging models in the Muslim world that could aid and inspire the country's forthcoming political experiments: Turkey and Indonesia, for example, are gradually forging stability through peaceful, pluralistic politics that include nonviolent religious parties.

"You are now useless," agreed the operator, and they all forged gradually on, leaving the penner behind.

In spite of all the bully did, Tom was gradually forging ahead.

Living a life ruled by the strictest economy, I gradually forged ahead.

We gradually forged a more convincing set.

Separated from the cultural development of the remainder of ethnic Slovene territory, the Slovenes in Hungary gradually forged their own specific culture and also their own literary language.

He rode out with the first squadrons long before dawn, and with the other warriors of the Red Road at his side, and Taita to advise him, he gradually forged his divisions into a cohesive body.

They met on their first day of university and gradually forged a dogged friendship.

Why then is Ireland gradually forging closer and closer links with an alliance committed to, and endowed with, a nuclear capability?

A disciple of Barbra Streisand early on, Eder gradually forged her own vocal style, and branched out from show tunes to incl...