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bit by bit





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"It's quite a processional experience because people have to go bit by bit through the tapestry," Lewis said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

And then to have that knocked out of you bit by bit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026

"We can't do that for our ocean. We have to map it bit by bit using acoustic instruments on ships," he explains.

From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026

Another acquaintance said that Pauline would wear two sets of clothes out of the house so that she could sneak her wardrobe out, bit by bit, without Pusser noticing.

From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2025

Xan could remove it with magic, bit by bit, but it was tricky work.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill


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