Gradually

I do really think, girls, your father is gradually -- mind, I say, _gradually -- gradually_ taking leave of his senses. " ❋ W. Blanchard Jerrold (1855)

Her expression gradually softened to something kind and gentle. ❋ Starr Ambrose (2010)

As the term gradually came to be used, a "university" was one of these major, international schools that was distinguished from others by its possessing an official charter (granted by a royal or ecclesiastical authority), a set of statutes, and an established form of governing itself. ❋ Spade, Paul Vincent (2004)

Because one's testimony often led to his persecution or even death, the term gradually came to designate one whose witness cost him his life. ❋ Unknown (1973)

Only after the Resurrection did the title gradually pass into a proper name, and the expression Jesus Christ or Christ Jesus became only one designation. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

"Then as the 'social listening' phenomenon started to get a big influx of media attention, the word gradually spread and users also found their way to Outloud.fm." ❋ Unknown (2011)

Not only the central bank noted the dampening effect of the strengthening currency, but also used the term gradually in describing the pace at which it intends to withdraw liquidity, thereby, signalling the likelihood that it could stand pat in December. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Goldfrank coined the name “Papa Franz” for Boas on the trip to Laguna in 1920, and the term gradually caught on among insiders, both men and women, in the anthropology department. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It included “mental philosophy,” a term gradually replaced in the later nineteenth century by “psychology,” which hitherto enjoyed only infre - quent use. ❋ MERLE CURTI (1968)

Originally used to designate the burial-place of a confessor or martyr (known also as a memoria or martyrion), this term gradually came to have a variety of applications: the altar erected over the grave; the underground cubiculum which contained the tomb; the high altar of the basilica erected over the confession; later on in the ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

Basically, the "reform" will be phased in gradually until 50+% of the recipients get little in return for the money paid in. 2% payroll tax when it all began 12.4% now, and probably 17+% in the near future. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To the extent that changes are delayed or phased in gradually, greater adjustments in scheduled benefits and revenues would be required. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There would be some winners and losers among generations; this is one reason why any shift should be phased in gradually, so the transition is spread across demographic groups. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Irie said Kodansha Comics will begin gradually and announce more titles for its list later in the year. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Add remaining sugar in gradually until frosting is thick enough to spread easily. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The hacking and lifting, however, would be phased in gradually to give the economy room to breathe and recover. ❋ Will Marshall (2010)

Winds from the northeast become a bit gusty toward evening and overnight when the rain gradually subsides. ❋ Jason Samenow (2010)

The agency announced that regulation of such gases “would be phased in gradually and would not impose expensive new rules on most American businesses.” ❋ Unknown (2010)

The combat brigades would be brought in gradually, in three-month intervals, according to the military official. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Weeks [slipped] by and her body [gradually] [healed]. ❋ Widney Coma (2018)

Todd is only taking 6 [semester] hours this term. At that rate, he should [gradualate] in about [8 years]. ❋ Debodun (2009)

[oh me oh my] [gradually watermelon] ❋ A Random Person Making This (2020)

Kid 1: Did you see the new shirt that [Malinda] [Kathleen] Reese released yesterday? Kid 2: Ya! Last time she sold the [gradually watermelon] shirt my parents told me they wouldn't buy it, but now I have a job! Kid 3(me): I heard about that! I wish I had a job so I could buy it in the re-release... ❋ AudOdd3 (2021)

Guy 1 "Wow, that [Asian girl] is [super hot]!" Guy 2 "I think if you look [closer] son, you will find that fine creature is a Gradual Slope" ❋ Sandiego Gammel (2010)

"Haha...[Danny] is hilarious! He makes me laugh every time i watch his videos on [youtube]!!" "You should check out the [gradual report]!" ❋ Zachary JonesJonesJones (2008)

Mike: The Gradual Report is one of the greatest things on [youtube] I've seen so far! [Jim]: I know! Hes much [better than you] ❋ Gwrarfaggotman (2008)

[Gradual accumulation] can happen when rain has [slowed] to become misty or after a rain storm and mist from other cars build up on your [windshield]. ❋ Crafty Chris (2009)

"Grandma gave Andrew $12 [dollar bills], one for every year of his age ! " [Susie] told her mother. "That's called Gradual Monetary Gifting," mother [explained]. ❋ Satinruffles (2017)

[I like] [to go] [gradually grasping] especially when it's hot out. ❋ Personapal (2019)