day by day
phrase
: in small amounts every day
Day by day, the situation is becoming more complex.
She felt herself growing stronger day by day.
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Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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“Day by day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20by%20day. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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