a little at a time
Example Sentences
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The Justices often prefer incremental rulings that move legal doctrines a little at a time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Bondi’s efforts to cover this up have only guaranteed that the documents are trickling out a little at a time, meaning the story isn’t going away any time soon.
From Salon • Dec. 29, 2025
Then, share a little at a time and gauge how the person responds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025
Did this material sink as it formed a little at a time, or all at once after the moon had fully solidified?
From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024
We press on, and I squeeze the gel into my mouth a little at a time as I run.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
