gradual
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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
Neurodegenerative diseases involve the gradual decline of neuronal function, followed by the death of brain cells.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The gradual emancipation schemes adopted in the northern states never needed to face this question squarely, because the black population there remained relatively small.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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