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gradual

[graj-oo-uhl] / ˈgrædʒ u əl /


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Experimental validation and whole-body analyses in worms helped reveal a direct link between gradual molecular alterations and broader aging processes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

"Together with Germany we have proposed a strengthened gradual integration process," French President Emmanuel Macron told journalists as he arrived at the summit.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It must have been gradual, or they would have noticed.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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