gradually

Example Sentences

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In contrast, the outer regions gradually built up over billions of years through repeated mergers with smaller dwarf galaxies.

From Science Daily

But while ties date back to the Cold War, Angola has been gradually drifting away from Russia's sphere of influence.

From BBC

Gabby, from from Appleton Roebuck, near York, said she has come to the realisation that she "probably won't get better" but is trying to ignore the fact she is "gradually getting worse".

From BBC

Instead, most microplastics arrive through the air and gradually build up in forest soils.

From Science Daily

The U.S. bank assumes that flows through Hormuz would remain at only 5% compared to normal levels through April 10, before gradually recovering over one month.

From The Wall Street Journal