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gradually

[graj-oo-uh-lee] / ˈgrædʒ u ə li /


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American has made progress in paying down debt, resulting in gradually lower interest expenses.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

Next year, XPeng will also launch a car designed to better integrate with its robotaxi business, and aims to gradually expand robotaxi services overseas.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

The young prince has been gradually introduced to a public role, including going with Prince William to help at a charity for the homeless at Christmas.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

If he’s sidelined for too long, he could have to gradually build up with each start.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Normally, when something makes a wave, the wave travels outward, gradually spreading out and losing strength, like the waves moving away from a pebble dropped into a pond.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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