gradually narrow

Frequency: 6.99.0 per million words

to describe a slow reduction over time, e.g., of an artery or a gap

narrowADVERB + narrow (verb)

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gradually

Examples (10)

  • Left untreated, the arteries will gradually narrow, restricting the flow of blood.
  • The mountain path began to gradually narrow as they climbed higher.
  • Over time, the riverbed can gradually narrow due to sediment buildup.
  • The gap between the two leading candidates has started to gradually narrow.
  • Without proper maintenance, the pipes will gradually narrow, reducing water pressure.
  • The old bridge seemed to gradually narrow as it approached the opposite bank.
  • As the meeting progressed, the scope of the discussion began to gradually narrow.
  • Doctors warned that the patient's windpipe could gradually narrow if the condition worsened.
  • Her focus will gradually narrow to just the essential tasks as the deadline approaches.
  • The company's market share began to gradually narrow after new competitors emerged.