Although a bit of a grower compared to its predecessors, season 3's "GIRI GIRI" does a splendid job of reflecting the anime's gradual shift towards romance and melodrama over pure comedy.

Source: https://gamerant.com/best-anime-openings-theme-songs/

And when Christians are temped to become ashamed of the Bible because of its teaching on the nature of both God and mankind, what can result is a gradual abandonment of it.

Source: https://patriotpost.us/articles/100999-christianity-todays-drift-2023-10-05

A recovery based on consumer spending is likely to be more gradual than one driven by stimulus spending or a boom in real estate investment.

Source: https://www.newdelhitimes.com/china-sets-years-economic-growth-target-around-5/

As a result of the consent decree, and gradual return of state-run charter schools to the district, NOLA Public Schools became that entity.

Source: https://thelensnola.org/2023/08/24/nola-public-schools-erases-serious-school-warnings/

As Brenda said in her article of August ’22, “The breakdown of the public health care system was gradual and covert; that was the point, and now we understand, the slim chance to reverse course will require not just a new premier, but a new government.

Source: https://ecareview.com/always-on-the-cutting-edge/

Assorted high-profile examples of painful bouts of gradual play have pressured soccer’s governing physique to hunt for picks.

Source: https://www.mccourier.com/your-monday-briefing-the-new-york-times/

“As such, my call to you and to this body is that we do not leave out the impact of gradual weather changes in how we discuss the weather with the public,” he emphasised.

Source: https://jis.gov.jm/wmo-urged-to-heighten-climate-change-awareness/

At least on that end it appears as if the evolution of Covid variants has become steadier during the pandemic's third year, with more gradual changes compared to the leaps we saw with Alpha, Delta and Omicron.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-11815985/What-experts-Governments-SAGE-panel-hink-pandemic-be.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

At the time, it even seemed possible to imagine a gradual withering away of such great-power arsenals and the coming of a world liberated from apocalyptic nightmares.

Source: https://original.antiwar.com/william_astore/2023/05/07/nuking-the-promise-of-america/

Bedard described a “gradual growth of exposure” over the last five years that has helped him transition smoothly.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/blackhawks/2023/7/1/23780651/connor-bedard-blackhawks-enormous-pressure-challenge-most-anticipated-nhl-rookie

But it's gradual, it doesn't happen overnight," Elfman explained.

Source: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/fear-the-walking-dead-blue-jay-season-8-episode-2-june-padre-jenna-elfman-interview/

But the locations of the reported fighting indicated clear, though gradual, Russian gains.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/ukraine-invasion-russia-big-revenge-volodymyr-zelenskyy-claims-3242221?cid=cna_flip_070214

China called for a comprehensive ceasefire and gradual de-escalation in a 12-point paper.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/news/world/2023-02-25-ukraine-latest-world-marks-anniversary/

Concentrix acknowledges the value of generative AI but anticipates a gradual approach to large-scale deployment due to data ownership, security, and customer engagement concerns.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/09/lifetime-investments-7-stocks-that-promise-steady-growth-for-decades/

Counselor Brumskine believes that within the first one hundred days of a CPP Government, Liberians will begin to witness gradual changes in their lives and in the governance system of Liberia.

Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202309230028.html

Credit impairment charges came in at £1.22billion, against a net release of £653million, reflecting 'macroeconomic deterioration and a gradual increase in delinquencies'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-11752835/BUSINESS-LIVE-Inflation-slows-10-1-Barclays-profits-fall-7bn.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Currently, net interest outlay is 494 billion $, if debt level unchanged (hypothetical) by 2027 the net interest outlay would be 785 billion $ due to yield gradual increase on debt load.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4655645-next-default-cycle-started-likely-crack-interest-rates?source=feed_all_articles

Dementia is a condition where problems with memory, behaviour, vision, and movement are caused by gradual brain decline.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/health/six-early-warning-signs-dementia-31731215

Economic analysts expect a series of changes at the central bank, including a gradual devaluation of the naira.

Source: https://www.news24.com/news24/Africa/News/nigerias-security-agency-detains-suspended-central-bank-governor-statement-20230610

Equally important, more realistic expectations are set, and there is eventual and gradual progress.

Source: https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/diane-gutiw-vp-of-analytics-at-cgi-ai-without-the-hype-on-hashtag-trending-the-weekend-edition/532242