The ultimate question, however, was what would happen to the steadily accumulating stockpiles of nuclear waste in the long term.

We have a steadily accumulating knowledge about the chromosomes.

Eventually, by middle age or old age, the steadily accumulating damage results in glaucoma.

The Emerson has slowly and steadily accumulated its reputation for elegant, vigorous, intelligent performances in a variety of music.

There was a good response and capital accumulated steadily from both sides of the Irish Sea.

He then proceeded to slowly but steadily accumulate delegates in primaries around the nation.

The sleeping water was steadily accumulating, in large pots and small leather bottles.

But we cannot even view the Burgess range as accumulating steadily during this relatively short period.

To steadily accumulate chips in tournament play, typically by winning small pots with minimal risk-taking.