little by little
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“The enthusiasm of the people is reaching all of us; little by little, that excitement has taken hold of us. That’s why I’m here.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026
"We learned little by little, and even with the war, the shelling, and the destruction, we're still continuing with this sport, because it lets us breathe and makes us feel safe."
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
The reason this works is that you do the saving part, little by little, and then the magic of compounding interest does the rest.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Alcaraz stood at the back of court, telling himself "little by little, Charly, vamos" as he tried to find some energy late in the fourth set.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
The current sucked at me as I climbed inside the branches, working my way in little by little.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
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