Most of them produced slowly and steadily over the whole season, and many of them were still growing and flowering right up to the end.

It's growing slowly but steadily.

Geographically, Ireland is a medium-sized rural island that is slowly but steadily being consumed by sheep.

It's useful, it's basic and it's just my opinion, but I think everyone should have a Webster's Dictionary. I like reading dictionaries just for the words. We have the Third International Edition, which is good, but if you have the Second International, you've got a gold mine.

We have fallen into the trap of playing too slowly this season,

She has steadily improved as this season has gone on. She had a great summer and she keeps on improving every race. She is stronger and more confident and it's fun to watch.