gradual

Example Sentences

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"Restarting oilfields and fixing damaged infrastructure is a gradual process, and producers will be cautious about ramping up output without reliable export routes," said Simone Tagliapietra, a fellow at Europe's Bruegel institute.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"We are seeing a gradual but important shift from places being understood mainly as seasonal visitor destinations, to places that can support year-round economic activity, social participation and knowledge exchange," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

But dealing with a rapid run-up in prices is a lot harder than dealing with a gradual one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

“The housing market continues to show gradual improvements compared to a year ago amid recent rate volatility,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

It had been a gradual winding down and closing shop.

From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy