gradual
Example Sentences
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The condition, described as "childhood Alzheimer's" or "childhood dementia" due to its neurodegenerative nature, causes the gradual loss of abilities, such as walking and eating.
From BBC
Meanwhile, a government “anti-involution” campaign to address deflation and overproduction has largely taken a gradual approach.
They add that “a prolonged period of low interest rates can lead to the gradual development of a culture of more speculative investment.”
Tarhan describes this process as a "long fuse," with the Ediacara Biota representing an important early phase in the gradual expansion of size, complexity, and ecological roles among animals.
From Science Daily
The gradual return of the hostages over several stages had been a complicated and arduous process for both sides.
From Barron's
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