gradual
Example Sentences
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"The gradual deterioration of law and order has emerged as the biggest threat."
From Barron's
"We've had more of a phased, gradual allowance of certain things with my eldest's smartphone."
From BBC
“We increase our estimates on continued gradual share gains and overall strong advanced foundry/logic/memory/advanced packaging spending,” wrote J.P.
From Barron's
In untreated fish, one of the most striking signs of kidney decline was the gradual loss of capillaries, a process known as vascular rarefaction.
From Science Daily
“In the labor market, indicators suggest that conditions may be stabilizing after a period of gradual softening,” Powell said Wednesday after the Fed voted 10-2 to leave a key U.S. interest rate unchanged.
From MarketWatch
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