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gradual

[graj-oo-uhl] / ˈgrædʒ u əl /


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These thrusters are extremely fuel-efficient and are well suited for gradual, precise maneuvers.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

New factory orders rose in six of the last eight months, indicating a consistent gradual pickup in demand for German goods.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"It was a gradual process of settling back into life."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

European leaders gathered in Montenegro on Friday with a renewed focus on "gradual integration" for six Western Balkan nations vying to join the bloc.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Change is gradual and incremental, and when one lives in the midst of one’s family, one rarely notices differences in them.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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