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gradual

[graj-oo-uhl] / ˈgrædʒ u əl /


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The official said this would create space for gradual de-escalation and an effective cessation of hostilities.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I asked Schenck whether his gradual shift, seeing Suozzi as more conservative than he did at first, might have been due to C Street’s influence.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

A gradual easing of internet restrictions hasn’t improved matters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Grade inflation is the gradual awarding of higher grades over time for the same- or lesser-quality work.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Appreciating art is a gradual, never-ending endeavor, which is why art from all eras still engages and enriches us.

From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell




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