gradual
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While "investments in renewable energy are essential", Turkey's energy transition "must be carried out in a planned and gradual manner," he stressed.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
The gradual transformation of the Orientalist Egyptian peasant into the Neoclassical Statue of Liberty is documented in a panoramic installation of drawings and clay sketches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
Natural menopause is a gradual, natural, biological transition where hormone levels slowly decline over several years.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
Over time, repeated weight loss and regain could therefore contribute to a gradual reduction in muscle mass and increase the risk of sarcopenia, a condition characterized by declining muscle mass and strength.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
In any case, all of these trends are long-term changes that one would expect to have gradual effects.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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