gradually

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His plan has been for Israel to pull back gradually, letting the Lebanese army come in and establish control in areas that will grow, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The transition occurred gradually over more than two decades.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

It is often known as male or female pattern hair loss, and it usually develops gradually as hair follicles shrink over time.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

Pratt has been in second place since then, but Raman has gradually eroded his lead as mail-in ballots have been counted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Reporters followed her around at first, snapping photos of the wife of the famous spy pilot, before gradually losing interest.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin