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Adjective
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Such a gradual approach to the moon does not, however, guarantee landing success.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025 -
The first three months are typically the most intense, with gradual improvement in daily functioning over the first year.—
Charell G. Coleman,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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And maybe that sentiment contributed to the election of Bill de Blasio, who did run explicitly on being the most progressive candidate in the crowded 2013 primary.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Having said that, there is scope to be more expansive with his varied passing range; around 8.5 per cent of Todibo’s passes last season were progressive — just 11 top-flight centre-backs look forward with their passes less often.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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“Increscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increscent. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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