gradually

Example Sentences

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Authorities once tolerated Jin and others like him, back when China’s economy was thriving and the country was gradually opening up to the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Right now, the market appears “comfortable watching balances tighten gradually without aggressively repricing crude higher, because there remains a broad belief that the strait will reopen before true tank bottoms become visible,” Babin said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

In Alzheimer's disease, this system gradually breaks down, allowing harmful proteins to accumulate and damaging brain function over time.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

But as the holiday begins to unravel, Two Weeks in August gradually weaves in Greek mythology increasing the group's tense dynamic.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Coal focused on calming his mind and his skin gradually returned to normal.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste