a little at a time
Example Sentences
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The Justices often prefer incremental rulings that move legal doctrines a little at a time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Bondi’s efforts to cover this up have only guaranteed that the documents are trickling out a little at a time, meaning the story isn’t going away any time soon.
From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025
Did this material sink as it formed a little at a time, or all at once after the moon had fully solidified?
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
Bookies are sizing up their customers and making sure losses will be paid; bettors are similarly wary, worrying that the bookmaker won’t make good on winnings or “slow pay” a little at a time.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024
Slowly, he eased his hands back, a little at a time, until he had a firm grip on each side of it, and then lifted it up, squeezing a little.
From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill
