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Examples of piece by piece in a Sentence
worked out the solution piece by piece
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But Sushi Note’s dedication to matching its omakase piece by piece with nightly changing wine pairings helps it to stand out in the increasingly crowded market for top-end sushi in Los Angeles, and to grow a national reputation for its brand.
—Jordan Michelman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
The power of learning how to code is in the intangible skills of breaking down a problem piece by piece and approaching it in different ways to find a solution.
—Ed Kim, Fortune, 29 May 2024
To save the structure, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in December, authorities have decided to carefully take it apart piece by piece.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 May 2024
Westrup, who worked for the state for 37 years, figured out how to put together parcels of land, piece by piece, until a vision came to fruition.
—Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1530, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of piece by piece was
circa 1530
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“Piece by piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/piece%20by%20piece. Accessed 14 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
piece by piece
adverb
: a little at a time
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