by the day
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"Our message to the gangs is clear – moving people in small boats and supplying equipment gets riskier for you by the day," he continued.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
But they do know this — it is growing exponentially more powerful by the day, is become more sneaky, and continues to hold the promise of making a few people unimaginably wealthy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
And despite the situation in Russia seeming to get worse by the day, she said she still feels hopeful.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
The energy crunch in California is worsening by the day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 11, 2026
It was probably too soon to have heard back from anyone by the day she died.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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