by the day

1. Also,. According to a specific time period, as in I'm renting this car by the day, or He's being paid by the hour. This usage generally describes some kind of rate. [1400s]

Example Sentences

But there was no escaping the questions around his leadership which seem to be growing by the day.

From BBC

The situation is serious; analysts recently told the BBC that “the risk of escalation in the region is growing by the day.”

From Salon

Because in a year that seems to get worse by the day, we need to remember Salazar more than ever.

From Los Angeles Times

From her home city of Cincinnati to readers around the globe — and now Hollywood — the EmHen universe is getting bigger by the day.

From Los Angeles Times

A.I. is becoming more lifelike by the day, making Olyphant’s quirky and very human contribution to the series’ android lineage a special kick to watch, and a welcome departure from his various lawman roles.

From Salon