as in gradual
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Adjective
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Two of the people with MS, including Miller, have progressive MS, a form of the disease marked by gradual worsening of neurological function and disabilities over time.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
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Both Krishnamoorthi and Kelly argue Stratton’s approach could harm small businesses and entry-level jobs and say a gradual increase to $17 an hour is more politically achievable.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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As Utah emerged as the epicenter of an internal GOP conflict over AI regulation, two groups with considerable links to progressive politics were quietly stoking the flames.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 Hall of Fame Class also includes Kelly Barr, classical music; Denise Crosby, journalism; Leslie Hunt, popular and progressive music; Stanley Konopka, classical music; Mary Beth McCarthy, choral music; and Juel Ulven, folk music.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Certain fungi use enzymes to break down complex organic matter through stepwise reactions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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This stepwise approach will give you a reliable, privacy-compliant framework for budget allocation that evolves as your business and the market do.—
Bernard May,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Read on for step-by-step instructions on how to watch the Oscars with Sling.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 Mar. 2026
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Below, Becky Rapinchuk, founder of Clean Mama, shares step-by-step instructions for descaling front-load and top-load washing machines.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Increscent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/increscent. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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