gradual

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For 74-year-old Smart, the realization that the end had come was a gradual process as they filmed the final scenes on each of the show's sets.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

"It was a gradual losing of hope," says Harris.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

While the BOJ has said it is committed to continuing on its path of gradual monetary tightening, the timing is delicate as policymakers want to be careful to avoid disturbing wage-growth momentum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“The housing market continues to show gradual improvements compared to a year ago amid recent rate volatility,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

As they went on the gully became ever shallower and the slope of its floor more gradual.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien