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gradual

[graj-oo-uhl] / ˈgrædʒ u əl /


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Iranian leaders responded to the latest U.S. proposal, delivered through Pakistani mediators, by offering a gradual reopening of the strait while leaving critical nuclear issues unsolved.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Beijing is often thought to eschew rash decision-making and prioritise patience and gradual gains to secure long-term outcomes.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Madyar said Ukraine's expanded strikes inside Russian territory were driven by several factors -- more resources, a strategic shift and the gradual dismantling of Russian air-defence systems.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Dr. Anna Morad, a pediatrician at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, said she had witnessed a gradual rise in families refusing vitamin K leading up to the hospitalizations.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

But Ben had been coming to a gradual and reluctant realization that Ogden Loring was the best teacher he had ever had.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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