by step

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

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Until now, researchers have relied on powerful supercomputers to simulate black hole interactions that require refining black hole trajectories step by step, a process that is effective but slow and computationally expensive. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 16 May 2025 The key is to go step by step as most update problems can be fixed in a few clicks. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025 Step one is normally followed by step two, but that’s too boring. Andrew Lampert, Artforum, 1 May 2025 Below, learn from the pros step by step, how to develop the ultimate wavy hair routine. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Apr. 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 24 May. 2025.

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