gradually

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The attackers appeared to have moved through interconnected systems, computers and phones, gradually piecing together a detailed picture of the museum's operations, Corriere reported.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The county is gradually moving workers into the 55-story skyscraper at the base of Bunker Hill that was widely considered one of the city’s most desirable office buildings when it was completed in 1991.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Even if the market hasn’t crashed, this multi-week decline shows persistent selling pressure, not just a one-time shock, as investors gradually de-risk rather than panicking all at once.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Improving execution in certain businesses should gradually support earnings visibility and help narrow the valuation gap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The clear area around the boat gradually widened out, and still she couldn’t see the edge of the river.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer