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gradual

[graj-oo-uhl] / ˈgrædʒ u əl /


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Madyar said Ukraine's expanded strikes inside Russian territory were driven by several factors -- more resources, a strategic shift and the gradual dismantling of Russian air-defence systems.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

This phenomenon of having more employed women than men also reflects a gradual shift in the labor market: The industry composition is moving away from traditionally male-dominated blue-collar occupations and more toward healthcare work.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

We tolerate their gradual learning—so why don’t we do the same for feelings?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Their measurements showed a pattern consistent with the gradual dimming expected when light passes through a thin atmosphere.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Economists, meanwhile, say that the gradual improvement in the city’s economy over the course of the 1990s had the effect of employing those who might otherwise have become criminals.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell




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