day by day

idiom

: 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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For his part, Roach is taking each red carpet moment day by day. —

Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024 The series has an exquisite sense of present presence, one that’s guided primarily by how this cast of characters will react to obstacles and aggressions that transform and amplify day by day. —

Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 Nov. 2024 She’s gone on some visits, and just taking it day by day and enjoying the ride. —

Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 15 Nov. 2024 Sixth-year forward Aubrey Griffin is likely months away from returning from an ACL tear suffered in January, and redshirt junior guard Caroline Ducharme is still taking things day by day amid lingering head and neck issues. —

Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for day by day