gradually lessen
Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words
to make or become smaller slowly over time
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- Time had gradually lessened the pain of her grief.
- The heavy rain began to gradually lessen, turning into a light drizzle.
- With consistent effort, his anxieties gradually lessened over the weeks.
- The impact of the new regulations will gradually lessen as companies adapt.
- Her sense of isolation started to gradually lessen after she joined the community group.
- The government hopes the new policies will gradually lessen unemployment rates.
- As the sun rose, the intensity of the cold gradually lessened.
- The therapist helped him to gradually lessen his fear of public speaking.
- Restrictions on travel are expected to gradually lessen in the coming months.
- The medication is designed to gradually lessen the symptoms, not eliminate them instantly.