little by little
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“I like the idea of the small Chinese family that little by little made this happen,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“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
"The hardest part is coming back from an injury and preparing mentally for matches. The more minutes you play, the better, and that increases your confidence and helps you improve little by little."
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
"And little by little, we saw real changes," she added.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Ella could've sworn she felt it expand under her feet little by little to make sure everyone fit.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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