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gradually

[graj-oo-uh-lee] / ˈgrædʒ u ə li /


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If the offer succeeds and is approved by the European Central Bank, it should mainly allow UniCredit to gradually increase its stake in Commerzbank and merge it with its German subsidiary HypoVereinsbank.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

But things are now changing gradually, he says.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

It has taken a different approach, gradually incorporating autonomous technology into its existing products.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2026

It provided consumers, namely women, with the gift of time — an incentive that appealed to the more modern woman as she gradually pursued more roles outside of the home kitchen.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

It seemed to take a century, but gradually the top came into view.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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