slowly

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Over billions of years, this primordial collection of MN-zymes may have slowly evolved, renewed itself, and become increasingly sophisticated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

"It really is a case of dipping your toe in the water, starting slowly and seeing what happens," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Worker pay, in fact, is rising more slowly than prices.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

When Mary shows up unexpectedly, asking Sam for the two things she won’t provide — forgiveness and a dress — the pair slowly find their bond regenerating, pulled back together by forces outside their control.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

She remembered her moshom’s advice to breathe and took a few moments to inhale and exhale slowly.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith