do-it-yourself

Example Sentences

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If pro revenue grows faster than do-it-yourself, or “DIY” sales, Lowe’s can increase margins.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The head of environmental group Legambiente, Stefano Ciafani, described the 18 deaths as an "unprecedented attack on protected wildlife" and an example of "do-it-yourself justice".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

This is not a do-it-yourself spreadsheet exercise; it takes careful planning and depth that a simple spreadsheet won’t capture.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Cold weather and winter storms similarly dragged on domestic do-it-yourself sales during the recent quarter, though Daniele noted the adverse conditions could pay off down the line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

I leaned to the side to see, sitting across from me, a short, scrawny Black boy with a do-it-yourself haircut, thick red-and-black-framed glasses, super-baggy cargo shorts, and a Malcolm X T-shirt.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia