as in gradually
by small steps or amounts
the troops moved through the village inchmeal, recapturing it virtually house by house
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Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Indianapolis say Central Indiana's mostly cloudy skies Tuesday night will gradually clear into the evening.—
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Prevent soreness by training gradually, staying hydrated, eating protein, and sleeping well.—
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“Inchmeal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inchmeal. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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