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day by day

[dey-bahy-dey] / ˈdeɪ baɪˈdeɪ /




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For Navarrette, the success of the movie has been a roller coaster, but she is "taking it day by day."

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula, asked if a decision had been made regarding whether Donald would play against the 49ers, said “everything’s” day by day.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

In their small living room, his mother sighs: "He still has nightmares at night, and I am getting weaker day by day."

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Laura says she is taking it day by day and has set herself the goal of one day leaving the house without wearing any makeup at all.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

The deep, rasping cough I’d developed in Lobuje worsened day by day.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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