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Taking place or progressing at a slow or moderate pace
“A gradual progress under certain circumstances is less risky than a hasty change.”
Taking place or progressing at an even and steady pace
“Exhale at an even and gradual pace.”
Proceeding by incremental steps, degrees or gradations
“The section on Fiji ends with Sanadhya's reference to his gradual mastery of the Fijian language, his fondness for which is captured in the samples cited and translated.”
(of a slope) Not steep or abrupt
“The stoic grenadiers, perhaps with some men now saying silent prayers to themselves, marched with discipline up the gradual slope.”
Happening so slowly as to be imperceptible or unnoticeable
“Of course, the change would be very gradual at first.”
Lasting or taking a long time
Cautious and patient
Moving, acting, or taking place without haste or urgency
Resulting from accumulation or a series of additions
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