by degrees
Example Sentences
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These were all private-sphere relationships defined by degrees of dominance and subordination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Sir Geoffrey said: "Both government and the BBC should seriously think about how the World Service's influence can be bolstered around the world, rather than risk its reach withering by degrees year on year."
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
Arti Gollapudi plays all three of Deepali’s older sisters, for example, differing mainly by degrees of uptightness.
From New York Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
Their comments were by degrees somewhat less offensive than those of Martinez.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2022
Inquiry was made into the origin of the scourge, and by degrees various facts came out which excited public indignation in a high degree.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
