The area was gradually settled through the late and early 20th century.

Things gradually settled, as they always seem to do eventually, into a routine.

As the seasons and years passed, she was settling gradually into age.

Wealth settled down upon them gradually, like a gentle snow.

They had settled gradually upon this menu as their standard one for breakfast.

If the engine is left off for an extended period, the vehicle will gradually settle to the ground.

The heart that had leapt to her throat gradually settled again.

Suddenly the dust cloud stopped moving, hung for a few minutes at the same point, then gradually settled.

When the viewer steps out, the piece gradually settles down and returns to a still state.

Within the safety of our compound we continued to learn about agriculture, and life settled gradually into a routine.