gradually

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Researchers believe it likely formed roughly 10,000 light years closer to the galactic center before gradually moving outward to its current location.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Ecuador has gradually imposed tariffs on imports from Colombia since January, citing what it described as Bogotá's failure to secure their shared border.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

When you’re young, knowledge comes fast but builds gradually — or, at least that was the case before the internet came around.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

In addition, the oil-yield correlation has gradually weakened over the course of this month.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Its engine noise gradually faded, and it disappeared to the north.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown