manual training
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of manual training
An Americanism dating back to 1875–80
Example Sentences
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“For instance, core inflation had decelerated to 2.6% in April 2025, before gradually gaining steam again.”
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Kalu has been gradually gaining recognition in the art world in recent years after working as a resident artist with Action Space, which supports artists with learning disabilities, since 1999.
From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025
Emboldened by still-punchy U.S. economic activity, the Federal Reserve is gradually gaining market traction with a campaign to flag two more interest rate rises this year - bolstering the dollar, particularly in Asia.
From Reuters • Jun. 29, 2023
That combination — of professional commitment to his patients with a save-the-planet passion — is gradually gaining traction.
From Washington Post • May 28, 2015
At first they stayed within sight, but gradually gaining courage, they strayed away unnoticed by any of us for some time.
From The Span o' Life A Tale of Louisbourg & Quebec by McIlwraith, Jean Newton
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