reduce gradually
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to reduce slowly over a period of time
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- Legislation gradually reduced the number of situations in which industrial action could be taken.
- The company decided to gradually reduce its workforce over the next two years.
- We need to gradually reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
- His doctor advised him to gradually reduce his sugar intake.
- The new policy aims to gradually reduce the pollution levels in the city.
- The noise from the construction site will gradually reduce as the project nears completion.
- She hoped to gradually reduce her working hours after her promotion.
- To avoid withdrawal symptoms, patients should gradually reduce their medication dosage.
- The government plans to gradually reduce taxes on small businesses.
- The intensity of the light began to gradually reduce as evening approached.