gradually

Example Sentences

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His plan has been for Israel to pull back gradually, letting the Lebanese army come in and establish control in areas that will grow, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The animals learned which route would lead to a reward and gradually developed a reliable strategy for reaching it.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

The transition occurred gradually over more than two decades.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Pratt has been in second place since then, but Raman has gradually eroded his lead as mail-in ballots have been counted.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

That evening, the news from each state gradually came in by telegraph to Lawnfield’s campaign office.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow