Sentence examples for gradually retreating from inspiring English sources

The net outcome is that the Moon is gradually retreating from Earth, climbing to a higher and higher orbit and moving faster and faster.

Led by the pianists Lennie Tristano and, later, Sal Mosca, these musicians tested their theories in rehearsal studios, gradually retreating from the public eye — a retreat from which Mr. Brown has only recently emerged for the occasional club date.

The Cantata itself – Honegger's last work, composed when he was terminally ill – glances longingly and tenderly at ideas of new beginnings before gradually retreating towards its final, spiritually ambiguous silence.

"It has been clear for some time that the CMA has been gradually retreating in the face of industry complaints and political indifference," said the source, adding that the atmosphere surrounding the industry had become less hostile since the general election.

But its charts will almost certainly show budget deficits that will gradually retreat to tamer levels.

As the light gradually retreated beyond Can Feliz's large windows, Lin considered my request to meet her father.

After the withdrawal of the Romans, the native Picts gradually retreated before the advance of the Anglo-Saxons and Scots.

After two years of non-stop pop, the sweetness of success turned bitter for Wheeler, who gradually retreated into depression.

Minutes after being posted at his Internet site (www.gildertech.com), the companies' stock prices rise vertiginously (until, days later, they gradually retreat to less exalted levels).

At the same time, the company has gradually retreated from other areas such as carbon capture and storage and shut down its separate London headquarters for BP Alternative Energy.

Morrison initially appeared certain about the accuracy of the information he was receiving about the riots, but he has gradually retreated from his original statement.