slowly

Example Sentences

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"Slowly but surely, there is, of course, some activity going on, but overall, we're still far behind having a control on the situation," he told the BBC.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Slowly throttling wells and using idle ships as floating storage are further helping Iran stretch the clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Slowly, the surface darkens into something deeply golden, edged in amber, the fat rendering and crisping, the spice blooming in the oil.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Slowly, the host lowered me into the bed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Slowly, cautiously, the curious creatures crept toward the coast to see if the poison tide was really gone.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown