Once or twice she wondered if he were not gradually falling into a doze.

有一两次，她怀疑他是不是渐渐打起瞌睡来了。

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Cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, runny nose and scratchy throat typically develop gradually, and adults and teens often do not get a fever.

感冒症状，如鼻塞、流鼻涕和喉咙发痒，通常是逐渐出现的，成年人和青少年通常不发烧。

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It gradually became clear that the Pill was not a panacea for all those societal ills.

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