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 meanwhile, during that time / this stage in the process,
 The stages which happen at   The sequencers


 the same time  while/whilst/as this happens / is happening:



 Meanwhile, the pressure of the ocean converts the layer




 of mud into rock.







 The things which happen   gradually, little by little, progressively:




 slowly over a period of time  The skeleton of the fish is progressively transformed



 into a similar, lighter-colored rock by the same pressure.








 when a stage stops  until, up to the moment/point when:



 The fish’s skeleton is transformed up to the point when




 no organic matter remains.








 The last stage in the process  finally, lastly, eventually*, in the end*:



 Eventually, tectonic movements thrust the sea bed to the



 surface, and the fossil is uncovered. Eventually, in the end:




 after a long time/after a long process. At last: you were



 impatient for something to finish: At last she’s answered




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