by step

idiom

: in a series of steps
The melody moves upward by step from D to C.

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The lyrics are about getting through the day, step by step, trying to move along. Charles Moss, SPIN, 4 Feb. 2025 Here’s how the journey, an example of how a typical such trip happens regardless of administration, unfolded step by step. Laura Strickler, NBC News, 25 Jan. 2025 The key here is not to rush things but to build trust and commitment step by step, Virgo. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 The best way to treat common carpet stains: Step by step What’s the best way to clean pet stains from carpet? Jennifer Beck Goldblatt, Architectural Digest, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for by step 

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“By step.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20step. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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