gradual
Example Sentences
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Forecasters warn this could be a prolonged event, with only gradual relief possible by the weekend or early next week, raising concerns about health risks and broader environmental impacts.
From BBC
The mood is pragmatic: they want improvements to the economy, education and healthcare, but say the path to elections must be "gradual" to avoid conflict.
From BBC
In a later post, Dubai Media Office said Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the "gradual resumption" of some flights to and from Dubai International Airport to selected destinations.
From BBC
In 1989-90, he criticised the rapid absorption of East Germany into the West, fearing a revival of nationalism and expressing support for a more gradual process.
From BBC
It has also forced a gradual change in people’s behavior to align with the government’s goal of limiting the spread of incriminating information.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.