day-to-day
Americanadjective
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occurring each day; daily.
day-to-day chores; day-to-day worries.
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concerned only with immediate needs or desires without preparation for the future.
adjective
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Also, from day to day.
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Continuously, without interruption, on a daily basis. For example, Running this office day to day is not an easy task . [Late 1800s]
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live from day to day . Be interested only in immediate concerns, without thought for the future. For example, Jean lives from day to day, planning nothing in advance . Also see live for the moment .
Etymology
Origin of day-to-day
Middle English word dating back to 1150–1200
Example Sentences
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Across Europe, 5-15% of children live with asthma, a long-term condition that can affect day-to-day well-being, place a heavy strain on families, and carry significant costs for society.
From Science Daily
They don’t affect External link its day-to-day operations, ability to conduct monetary policy, or meet its financial obligations.
From Barron's
The apartments here are sold at subsidised prices, but day-to-day affairs in the estate are managed by privately appointed firms.
From BBC
Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said the incident highlighted the risks many police officers face on a day-to-day basis.
From BBC
The president is tasked with presiding over the agency's general assembly, but it is the secretary general who determines day-to-day operations in Lyon, Interpol's headquarters since 1989.
From Barron's
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