slowly

Example Sentences

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"Slowly but surely, there is, of course, some activity going on, but overall, we're still far behind having a control on the situation," he told the BBC.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Slowly throttling wells and using idle ships as floating storage are further helping Iran stretch the clock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Slowly but surely, he broke down picking the hook, separating verses using slick spacing, and adding layers of intricately placed sounds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Slowly, “Undertone” reveals itself to be all style and very little substance, with enough baffling character choices to make you groan.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

Slowly, slowly, slowly, she turned her head farther, to gaze directly at Josie.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix