step-by-step

Example Sentences

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During the demolition, she writes, “I received pictures of the destruction step by step from people in DC. I could barely look.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The civil complaint, while referencing some of the texts, lays out the alleged wrongdoing step by step.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

One method focuses on nearby galaxies and builds up distance measurements step by step, similar to climbing a ladder.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

"Goodwill must be built up and mutual trust needs to be expanded, step by step, by both sides."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

It moves, feeling elastic as I move step by step.

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes