bit by bit
Example Sentences
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They could not get through as easily and, as Spurs saw more of the ball, the hosts grew in confidence bit by bit and built their way back into the game.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 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
She has since sold off her gold bit by bit to get by.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025
Their envy does pour out immediately but strains forth bit by bit, pressing through the narrow gaps in their bleached smiles.
From Salon • Feb. 16, 2025
You’ve begun to notice, though, that, bit by bit the sense of being outside of yourself has diminished with each passing day.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
