bit by bit
Example Sentences
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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
"I'm sad and angry about this. That this wonderful facility that we've had and perhaps taken for granted has been eroded bit by bit, taking it away from us."
From BBC • Sep. 3, 2024
With Mrs. Danvers gone I should learn bit by bit to control the house.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
