piecemeal
Example Sentences
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Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena told listeners that merging his Western railroad with Norfolk Southern’s East Coast network could convert thousands of piecemeal rail journeys into seamless end-to-end trips.
From Barron's
Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena told listeners that merging his Western railroad with Norfolk Southern’s East Coast network could convert thousands of piecemeal rail journeys into seamless end-to-end trips.
From Barron's
Still, lawmakers’ piecemeal approach to affordability thus far — focused on things like lower drug costs or city-run grocery stores — isn’t enough to solve problems that are now far-reaching.
From MarketWatch
That’s to ensure people don’t discuss valuations and the business piecemeal, which could potentially disadvantage some investors.
From Barron's
The piecemeal nature of hundreds of individual court rulings creates its own problems.
From Salon
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