Thus individuals might retire and rise progressively later each day until they would miss a whole sleep because it was going to clash with daytime commitments.

Initially the series premiere was watched by 2.5 million viewers but viewership continued to rise progressively as the remainder of the first season continued to air.

Because the system was designed to reward long service, payment rose progressively with the number of years worked.

The percentage would rise progressively, with a top savings bracket of 10 percent for those with incomes of more than $80,000.

By this point the three troubled pilots found themselves over the Kiamichi Mountains, which rise progressively in elevation from south to north.

In 1910 the number of artists increased to 1,182, rising progressively to 2,175 by 1930.

It then follows that there is no inevitable 'law' ensuring that public expenditure becomes a progressively rising proportion of National Income.

The risk rises progressively faster as serum cholesterol increases above 200.

Mocher rose progressively up the ranks during his 50 year career from his start as a 15 year-old sub-lieutenant.

Near the entrance the temperature was comfortable, but further in it rose progressively until it was intolerable.