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gradually

[graj-oo-uh-lee] / ˈgrædʒ u ə li /


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And he says these interactions gradually shape what the brain expects from relationships.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

However, Shein said U.S. sales trends have gradually stabilized recently.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

In your 70s, the focus gradually shifts from building wealth to using it wisely.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, which owns Monticello and runs its public educational programs, gradually came around to acknowledging the full subjecthood of Sally Hemings, to the chagrin of some visitors.

From Salon Jul. 27, 2026

She went on her way, just another robot on the street, and those perky voices gradually faded behind her.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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