piecemeal
Example Sentences
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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.
"The whole of firearms legislation needs to be reviewed," he said, giving the handling of 3D printed guns as an example of how the law had developed in a "piecemeal" fashion.
From BBC
Meanwhile, the actual application of this new policy seems to be piecemeal at best.
From Los Angeles Times
Officials said Rainey's home was the model for the scheme, with whole-house renovations aimed at lifting households clear of fuel poverty, rather than piecemeal upgrades to one aspect of a house seen in previous schemes.
From BBC
“But it’s so piecemeal — on this podcast or in that interview,” he continues.
From Los Angeles Times
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