piecemeal
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You are in a fortunate position: It’s easier to sell shares piecemeal than, say, real estate.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
If you have multiple IRAs, you can give piecemeal from more than one IRA but the total annual amount given for an individual cannot exceed $111,000.
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
Beijing’s continued push for a stronger social safety net will eventually pay dividends, but the piecemeal annual improvements simply won’t move the needle on consumer spending in the short term.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026
Meanwhile, the actual application of this new policy seems to be piecemeal at best.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026
Is revolution ever piecemeal, or does it have to come all at once?
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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