as in gradually
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Adverb
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Because hearing changes usually happen gradually, many people adapt without realizing how much their hearing has shifted.—
Matthew Kayser,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026 -
Democrats in both chambers are vowing to press on and Republican defections are gradually growing in each chamber.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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This theory is becoming progressively harder to maintain because Alphabet's strength was never solely rooted in model quality.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The company has been cagey about deadlines in the past, and to keep dunnarts alive past birth, Pask’s team would still need to develop a synthetic pouch for the tiny animal — born smaller than a grain of rice — complete with synthetic nipples that get progressively larger as the baby grows.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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Instead, advertisers are increasingly using programmatic technology that uses algorithms to align commercials with audiences tied to a specific geographic region or consumer preference.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Midlife women are increasingly turning to cannabis and alternative wellness practices to manage symptoms of menopause and aging and, in turn, can be expected to be more willing to engage with nuanced conversations around these options.—
Aisha Alves,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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Go Slow Adding compost or any other soil amendments should be done little by little to avoid overwhelming your garden or your plants.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
15 May 2026
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This was building little by little, the performances were getting better and better.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Hierarchically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hierarchically. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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