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by the day

NOUN
per diem
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The impact is becoming more tangible by the day for both businesses and their investors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

For those operating on the PG side of its border, the odds of making a living as an influencer get slimmer by the day.

From Salon May 4, 2026

Travel is getting more expensive by the day and Americans will be hit by sky-high costs for a summer getaway.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

Both sides claim to be capturing dozens more soldiers by the day.

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

I knew my mother had been pregnant, her belly protruding more by the day, but I was so young, I couldn’t put it all together.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana




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