by the day

idiom

: as each day passes
things are getting better by the day.

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William cited personal reasons for missing the service, and the online conspiracy theories grew wilder by the day. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 All three shows for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concert (Nov. 1-3) are sold out in Indianapolis, and resale ticket prices continue to rise by the day. Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024 However, drawing clear lines between reality and fabrication is becoming more difficult by the day, making credibility more important than ever. Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 Absentee ballots must be hand delivered to your county clerk by the day before Election Day or postmarked by Election Day. Staff, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for by the day 

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“By the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20the%20day. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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