gradually lessen

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

to make or become smaller slowly over time

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Examples (10)

  • 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.