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How to pronounce gradual in American English
“gradual” pronunciation by American speakers
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“gradual” in real sentences — American speakers
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In the current context, "gradual" has been very, very gradual.
Federal Reserve
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gradual progress each day.
The Obama White House
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slow, changes that may be driven by gradual processes like climate change or gradual encroachment of
Smithsonian Air & Space
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