as in gradual
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Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.
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And since then, improvements have been gradual rather than revolutionary.
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According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.
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But its original progressive elements have not only lasted, but become the law of the entire land — from sea to shining sea.
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Their population has risen from 76 to 108, while the Central chimps’ population has seen a stepwise decline.
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Something else Krasley observed was that the factories didn’t embark on one gigantic, expensive retrofit, but rather took a stepwise approach to accumulating cooling improvements that was easier on their bottom lines.
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Nvidia's Connect Two Sparks playbook shows the step-by-step for getting two GB10 systems to talk.
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For more step-by-step help, check out our guides on how to free up iPhone storage, how to clean up your phone and how to transfer photos from your phone to a hard drive.
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“Increscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increscent. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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