gradually

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However, the age at which people receive their state pension is rising gradually over the next two years, from 66 to 67.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

When fear memories were gradually extinguished, activity in these cells declined.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The county is gradually moving workers into the 55-story skyscraper at the base of Bunker Hill that was widely considered one of the city’s most desirable office buildings when it was completed in 1991.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Some Germans can retire as young as 63, although for others the age is gradually increasing to 67 in coming years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

But she was right—our uncle didn’t like to eat out at first, until Mustafa gradually got him to come around.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan