do-it-yourself

Example Sentences

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In the company’s do-it-yourself channel, or DIY, same-store sales rose by a low-single-digit rate, with demand weighed down as consumers’ budgets come under pressure from inflation, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

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

Others were painted blue or purple or polka-dotted, with big banners out front and colorful menu boards and tables like do-it-yourself sidewalk cafes.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan