21.   Unlike in Eastern Europe, Beijing espouses a gradual approach.

22.   Weld wants to abolish counties in one fell swoop, but legislators seem to prefer a gradual approach.

23.   A decade later, Russians are beginning to appreciate his gradual approach to change, especially after the wrenching reforms under Yeltsin.

24.   Al-Kidwa said the Palestinians might agree to a more gradual approach toward monitoring the violence, but would not elaborate.

25.   Baturin, a proponent of radical measures to modernize the military, has been at odds with Rodionov, who favors a more gradual approach.

26.   But China has repeatedly complained that the United States expects too much too quickly, and that China can only take a more gradual approach.

27.   But Beijing has repeatedly complained that the United States expects too much too quickly, and that China can only take a more gradual approach.

28.   Cooper also said that FIFA would do more to fight child labor but had to take a gradual approach for fear of doing more harm than good.

29.   Employees may choose anintensive course, or choose a more gradual approach.