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Recent Examples of stepwise
This stepwise approach will give you a reliable, privacy-compliant framework for budget allocation that evolves as your business and the market do.
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Bernard May, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The percentage of uninsured respondents in the 30-49 age cohort, which was the first group targeted in a stepwise introduction of the requirement, rose to 14.5% in 2018 from 10.5% in 2016.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Bernard May, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The percentage of uninsured respondents in the 30-49 age cohort, which was the first group targeted in a stepwise introduction of the requirement, rose to 14.5% in 2018 from 10.5% in 2016.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepwise
Adjective
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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
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But gradual increases are now visible.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here's how to clean these types of stains step-by-step.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Then, guests are provided with step-by-step instruction to blend fragrances and soy wax.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Nintendo Switch 2, which launched on June 5, 2025, has surpassed 10 million cumulative units sold in the approximately four months through the end of September.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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In terms of movies that are significant awards contenders, Bugonia expanded wide, pushing to $5 million cumulative and fifth place at the weekend box office.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Stepwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepwise. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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