spread gradually
Frequency: 7.010.4 per million words
to extend or circulate slowly over time
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- The disease began to spread gradually through the population.
- News of their engagement spread gradually among their friends and family.
- The dye will spread gradually through the fabric, creating a unique pattern.
- His influence started to spread gradually across the entire organization.
- Over time, the innovative ideas spread gradually from one department to another.
- The mist spread gradually over the valley as dawn approached.
- A sense of calm spread gradually through the room after the announcement.
- The roots of the ancient tree spread gradually and deeply beneath the soil.
- We expect the new trend to spread gradually throughout the fashion industry.
- The reform efforts must spread gradually to ensure long-term stability.