progressively
Example Sentences
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Li suffers from an incurable genetic disease that progressively weakens hismuscles, and he relies on an artificial respirator to survive.
From Barron's
Li, who suffers from a genetic degenerative condition that progressively weakens muscles, relies on a ventilator permanently connected to his windpipe to breathe, but grows celery with the help of his 62-year-old mother.
From Barron's
For example, India will progressively reduce levies to between 20 and 30 percent on European wines, down from 150 percent before the agreement.
From Barron's
People have been complaining about the progressively enhancing degradation in the city for weeks.
From Los Angeles Times
Over the past few years, the government has progressively curtailed access to the global internet.
From BBC
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