letter by letter
Example Sentences
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The RNA polymerases move along these strands and copy the stored information letter by letter.
From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2023
One morning, before he roused Mr. Kugler with cake and coffee, he spelled out “Will you marry me?” letter by letter on individual Post-its and stuck each to a mirror.
From New York Times • May 6, 2022
Coach Mike Krzyzewski recruited Holloway hard to Duke — when Holloway attended a game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, eight Duke students painted his name on their chests letter by letter.
From Washington Post • Mar. 27, 2022
It’s a blink of an eye, letter by letter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2021
A workman on a ladder was pulling Willie Streeter's name off the marquee, letter by letter.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
