gradual

Example Sentences

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But dealing with a rapid run-up in prices is a lot harder than dealing with a gradual one.

From The Wall Street Journal

The condition is initially very gradual so for the next few years, Sophia, who is an only child, was still very much herself.

From BBC

That doesn’t necessarily require slashing benefits, but it could involve gradual changes—adjusting eligibility ages, modifying benefit formulas, or finding ways to control healthcare costs.

From Barron's

And dealing with a rapid gasoline-price increase is a lot harder than dealing with a gradual one.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC