as in gradual
proceeding or changing by steps or degrees
gradational increases in altitude
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gradual
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This is partly because many states don’t immediately enforce legislation for all children, allowing for gradual phase-in periods.—
Anthony Bald,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025 -
But gradual increases are now visible.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Gradational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gradational. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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