gradually
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“And then winds will gradually decrease early Saturday morning into the afternoon before finally calming.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The researchers found that this chain of events helps explain why aging muscles gradually lose their capacity to repair themselves.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
The reform will replace the widespread "6x1" system -- six days of work followed by one day off -- with a five-day week, gradually reducing the maximum working week from 44 to 40 hours.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
“But more often I feel like a gradually loaded container of years. I need to walk slowly or I’ll spill over.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
As Malevolent gradually gave up and settled down, Jack sighed deeply in relief.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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