gradually decrease

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indicates a slow, steady reduction in amount, number, or intensity.

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  • Energy consumption will gradually decrease as the new insulation takes effect.
  • The pain should gradually decrease over the next few days.
  • We plan to gradually decrease the dosage to minimize side effects.
  • Attendance tends to gradually decrease after the midterm rush.
  • As winter ends, heating costs gradually decrease.
  • If you exercise regularly, your resting heart rate can gradually decrease.
  • The company aims to gradually decrease its carbon emissions year by year.
  • Turn the knob so the volume will gradually decrease instead of cutting out suddenly.
  • After the peak, traffic congestion will gradually decrease throughout the evening.
  • Interest rates are expected to gradually decrease as inflation cools.