gradual
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According to standard cosmological models, the growth of massive structures should have been more gradual, making such a concentrated cluster particularly surprising at this early stage of cosmic history.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 13, 2026
Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky also voiced support for the measure, saying the gradual ramp-up will give city leaders time to find the money.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Over the years, there has been "a slow, gradual increase in the need" for the bombers, said Morgante.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The gradual emergence of mazelike permitting processes further slowed more ambitious new refining projects, at least in some areas.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 1, 2026
All of this was a gradual development, and it took place while Adam was growing to boyhood and his young half-brother behind him.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
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