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steadily

[sted-i-lee] / ˈstɛd ɪ li /


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The film’s narrative is scattered across two intersecting timelines that steadily build tension, suspicion and intrigue.

From Salon

So this solution runs counter to the financial interests of any AI companies that depend on steadily increasing user engagement.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some 58% of loans in December were made at interest rates at or below the official benchmark lending rate of 3%, Mr. Wright notes, and that proportion has risen steadily over the past couple years.

From The Wall Street Journal

January’s reading reflects a frail labor market after unemployment picked up steadily over 2025, driven higher by an increase in a tax on employers and the rise in U.S. duties.

From The Wall Street Journal

The chief sat down on the edge of his desk and looked at me steadily.

From Literature