gradual
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Recall that tanker traffic decreased after Iran had promised a gradual reopening with the April 7 cease-fire.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
There has been a gradual fall since then, reportedly by a further 20% in recent weeks.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
It combines familiar foods, moderate activity, gradual weight loss, and professional support.
From Science Daily • May 19, 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
Hypothermia is a gradual and insidious sort of trauma.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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