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.