gradually

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“We are now gearing up to gradually ramp up the production of the car in the second half of the year,” Severinson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

This island didn’t slope gradually into the water.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer