by and by

Example Sentences

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Seattle isn’t the Big Apple, but it has come a long way by and by, and it was founded in today’s West Seattle.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2022

In a volume of autobiography, he recalled: ‘In the early days I liked Bret Harte . . . but by and by I got over it.’

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2019

For knowing people of faith who aid those in need — the genesis, by and by, of the Salvation Army’s red kettles and faithful bell ringers, and the blessings from Catholic Charities.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2018

Then, by and by, I had to poop.

From Washington Post • Jan. 3, 2017

The divisions would make themselves known by and by.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead