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Recent Examples of stepwise
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.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stepwise
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For months, John was confined to his bed and was off work for six months, before making a gradual return to teaching in September 2022.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The floodwaters, which broke through a dam of glacial ice, are an example of how gradual shifts to the climate are sometimes punctuated by sudden drama that can rapidly reshape a landscape.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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In cumulative reps through last year’s preseason and regular season and Saturday’s preseason opener, Abrams-Draine has allowed eight catches on 28 targets for 95 yards and one pick, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Aug. 2025
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And while not all food prices are rising as quickly, people are still feeling the pinch from cumulative food price inflation.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Stepwise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stepwise. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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