gradually widen
Frequency: 7.513.0 per million words
Indicates a slow, progressive increase in width over time.
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- The road will gradually widen as it approaches the town.
- As it nears the delta, the river will gradually widen before meeting the sea.
- Their understanding of the complex issue began to gradually widen with further research.
- Over the years, the divide between the two communities seemed to gradually widen due to political differences.
- The crack in the ancient wall continued to gradually widen under the constant pressure of the elements.
- With each passing day, the chasm between their beliefs appeared to gradually widen, making reconciliation difficult.
- The narrow forest trail would gradually widen into a broad, sunlit avenue leading to the clearing.
- His perspective on global politics started to gradually widen after his extensive travels and studies.
- Economists observed the gap between the rich and poor gradually widen in many developing nations.
- The company's market reach is expected to gradually widen with the successful launch of its new product line.