But a more gradual move to a flat rate would only prolong the problem.

He was preoccupied with the idea of the 'disappearance of the art object', which referred to the gradual move, in art, away from the object towards the idea.

A gradual move towards synchronising the dates of general and council elections would encourage electors to base their decision on local policies when voting in the latter.

The recent increase in mill capacity has been necessary to compensate for the gradual move of mining into the lower grade primary ore zone.

During the 18th century there was a gradual move towards fixed denomination notes.