He left then, saying that she would gradually improve, and in time be well, though probably never very strong.

That was back in the early 1600s and things had been improving gradually ever since.

We, therefore, have reason to hope that the situation will gradually improve.

By the end of 1999, relations began to gradually improve.

We increased to 60 a day and my sense of well being improved gradually over 5 or 6 months.

Such pressure, they said, gradually improved their lives in prison.

She gradually improved, and by the next morning was normal.

He said prices should improve gradually with more corporate results coming in.

Results gradually improved, including a third place finish in 1929-30.

The situation seemed to gradually improve and although there were still problems, the two groups developed a closer working relationship.