piece by piece

1. In stages, gradually, as in He took the clock apart piece by piece, or Let's go over your exam paper, piece by piece. Also see bit by bit.

Example Sentences

“They’re really trying to end the program piece by piece, recipient by recipient.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Screw it, let’s just sing it. This is ‘Piece by Piece,’” she says, carrying on.

From Los Angeles Times

In the video, the “American Idol” alumna reflects on the changes she had on her song “Piece by Piece,” which she first wrote about Blackstock.

From Los Angeles Times

County jail cells that were brought down piece by piece from their original location on the 10th floor of the Hall of Justice.

From Los Angeles Times

In the words of Kagan’s dissent, this approach will also “facilitate the permanent transfer of authority, piece by piece by piece, from one branch of government to another.”

From Slate

Related Words

• constantly 
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• increasingly 
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• progressively 
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• steadily