little by little
Example Sentences
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“I like the idea of the small Chinese family that little by little made this happen,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Ayuso wrote on X that the situation was now "improving little by little" and some residents may soon be allowed to return home.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
“The enthusiasm of the people is reaching all of us; little by little, that excitement has taken hold of us. That’s why I’m here.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026
"We learned little by little, and even with the war, the shelling, and the destruction, we're still continuing with this sport, because it lets us breathe and makes us feel safe."
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Nature had come into her own again and, little by little, in her stealthy, insidious way had encroached upon the drive with long tenacious fingers.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
