Sentence examples for steadily closed from inspiring English sources

Yeah," said Ainslie, having steadily closed the gap on Hogh-Christensen.

During the past few days, President Obama has steadily closed the gap and moved into a slight lead.

But more recently, the rows of shoe stores steadily closed their doors, giving the street a rough-and-tumble look.

But in recent weeks, Mr. Robb has steadily closed the gap, thanks mainly to gains among women.

Joshua beat him on the outside and at close quarters, as Breazeale's right eye steadily closed, making his cause forlorn.

After the Saint-Nazaire climb winded the five breakaway riders, the peloton, better protected from the swirling wind of the Estuary, steadily closed the gap, setting up the mass sprint to the finish.

But the door has been steadily closing, thanks to soaring tuition costs and declining student aid.

The market decline accelerated as crude oil rose steadily, closing $10.75 higher in its biggest one-day climb ever.

According to the Harbour Report, the industry's reference for productivity numbers, GM has been steadily closing the gap with its Japanese rivals.

The gaps in accessibility to these transport systems were steadily closing in the later 19th century, while the empire of steam was becoming global.

Also, it may come as a surprise – at least to some — that the domestic brands are steadily closing the gap with imports.