Below you will find example sentences with "gradually increase". The examples show how this phrase is used in natural context and which words often surround it.

Gradually Increase in a sentence

Corpus data

  • Displayed example sentences: 20
  • Discovered as a combination around: gradually
  • Corpus frequency in the collocation scan: 6
  • Phrase length: 2 words
  • Average sentence length: 22.5 words

Words in this phrase

gradually increase

Meanings of words in this phrase

  • gradually can mean: In a gradual manner; making slow progress; slowly. Frequent word
  • increase can mean: (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater, to greaten. Common word

Sentence profile

  • Phrase position: 6 start, 10 middle, 4 end
  • Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Usage patterns

These patterns show short text windows around the phrase in the example sentences:

and to gradually increase the duration 1× away and gradually increase rates to 1× beginning to gradually increase to 3 1× chances will gradually increase over the 1× chances will gradually increase through the 1× form and gradually increase weights to 1× goals and gradually increase intensity 1× gradually increase the amount 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

as you embark 1× french shipping line 1× gradually increase the 1× gradually increase your 1× humidity will gradually 1× light to moderate 1×

Common sentence endings:

a bit warmer 1× against gender violence 1× all abortion methods 1× around 4 billion 1× effect sunday night 1× gradually increase intensity 1×

Context words

These words often appear near this phrase in the example sentences:

abortion 3× start 3× year 3× plans 3× weekend 3× saw 2× billion 2× taking 2× leave 2× purchase 2× small 2× advisory 2×

Related phrases

percent increase cent increase wage increase sharp increase gradually improve gradually increasing

Phrases around this combination

Other phrases discovered around gradually:

gradually improve 5× gradually increasing 5×

Just before it in the phrase index:

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Just after it in the phrase index:

gradually increasing graduate school graduate student graduate students graduated high graham norton

Other phrases with the same pattern

Same start:

gradually improve gradually increasing

Same ending:

percent increase cent increase wage increase sharp increase

Corpus analysis

  • The phrase "gradually increase" has 2 words and usually appears in the middle in these examples. The average sentence has 22.5 words and is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around this phrase, patterns and context words such as and to gradually increase the duration, away and gradually increase rates to, abortion, start and year stand out.
  • In the phrase index, this combination connects with percent increase, cent increase, wage increase, gradually improve and gradually increasing, linking the page to nearby combinations.

Example types with gradually increase

This selection groups the examples by length and sentence type, making usage of the full phrase easier to scan:

Short example sentences

Start small, setting achievable fitness goals, and gradually increase intensity. (10 words)

Gradually increase your advertising efforts to capture early interest during this time. (12 words)

The Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee proposed plans to gradually increase permit rates. (13 words)

Longer example sentences

Some advocates, both for and against abortion rights, see the IDX issue as a central battleground in the wider abortion debate, attempting to set a legal precedent so as to either gradually reduce or gradually increase access to all abortion methods. (41 words)

Gradually increase the amount of time spent in hot conditions before taking a break, and pay close attention to anyone returning from leave who may need additional time for their bodies to reacclimate to the heat. (36 words)

But with the PIA and all the reforms that are going on, we saw it beginning to gradually increase to $3.8 billion in 2021 and last year, we saw it hovering around $4 billion. (35 words)

Example sentences (20)

Some advocates, both for and against abortion rights, see the IDX issue as a central battleground in the wider abortion debate, attempting to set a legal precedent so as to either gradually reduce or gradually increase access to all abortion methods.

As you embark on your weight training journey, remember to start with proper form and gradually increase weights to avoid injuries.

But with the PIA and all the reforms that are going on, we saw it beginning to gradually increase to $3.8 billion in 2021 and last year, we saw it hovering around $4 billion.

French shipping line CMA CGM is working plans to gradually increase the number of sailings through the Red Sea, however the timing and scope of its plans remains highly uncertain.

Gradually increase the amount of time spent in hot conditions before taking a break, and pay close attention to anyone returning from leave who may need additional time for their bodies to reacclimate to the heat.

Under the proposal, the minimum age to purchase tobacco would gradually increase from 18 to ensure that a 14-year-old today could never legally purchase the product.

Gradually increase your advertising efforts to capture early interest during this time.

Start small, setting achievable fitness goals, and gradually increase intensity.

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Start with simpler ones and gradually increase the difficulty to sharpen your skills over time.

The Transportation and Parking Advisory Committee proposed plans to gradually increase permit rates.

When the display is off, turn the Digital Crown upward to gradually increase the screen's brightness.

Seas will gradually increase this weekend and a Small Craft Advisory will go into effect Sunday night.

We are going to take a number of steps starting this year in order to gradually increase the share of the debt in Belarusian rubles,” he noted.

Humidity will gradually increase throughout the weekend which will make it feel a bit warmer.

The head of state wants to gradually increase these revenues taking into account the capacity of the home market.

The party proposes free school books, increased financing for universities and student grants and to gradually increase the duration of paternity leave as well as fighting against gender violence.

Light to moderate trades have returned and will hold through tonight, then gradually increase as Hurricane Olivia begins to approach the state Tuesday.

Rain chances will gradually increase over the holiday weekend with highs in the 80s, overnight lows in the 60s.

Shower chances will gradually increase through the week as well with rain showers likely Wednesday and Thursday.

So our strategy was to use those hedges right away, and gradually increase rates to reflect the higher oil prices and the higher exchange rate.

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