slowly

Example Sentences

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John Bennett: Slowly but surely you could tell that the World Cup was capturing the imagination in New York.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 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 at first, but business picked up and DeVaux started winning bigger races.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2026

Slowly, the surface darkens into something deeply golden, edged in amber, the fat rendering and crisping, the spice blooming in the oil.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Slowly, the glow grew in intensity, filling the Mirror, shining forth at odd angles from every fracture in the glass.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley