little by little
Example Sentences
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The reason this works is that you do the saving part, little by little, and then the magic of compounding interest does the rest.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
"Bears living in the mountains are usually intelligent, so if you calmly back away little by little, the bear will likely retreat as well," Matsuhashi told AFP.
From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025
"You can tell that little by little, he is gaining more confidence," said Alejandro, a life-long fan.
From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025
Paul was undeterred, and little by little he wore Anthony down.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025
It is said that sometimes he fascinates them, as the weasel does, by rolling and playing in the open, coming closer little by little until he can make a grab.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
