gradually
Example Sentences
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Seagate managed a narrow profit in those years, but revenue had declined gradually over the previous decade.
From Barron's
The inflammatory response lasted for several weeks before gradually declining.
From Science Daily
Astronomers previously thought the Universe's expansion, which began with the Big Bang about 13.8 billion years ago, should gradually slow due to gravity.
From BBC
While meteorologists say conditions should gradually improve within days, the impact of the cleanup, delays and stranded travelers may linger.
From Salon
The UN peacekeeping force, Minusca, is helping the government to gradually restore basic administration and services, even to distant provincial towns.
From BBC
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