by the day

phrase

: as each day passes
things are getting better by the day.

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By late June, the team had been based here for a few weeks, and more Algerian supporters were arriving by the day. Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 City temperatures are expected to grow hotter by the day before hitting triple digits later this week. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 Barring a wild run that is looking increasingly unlikely by the day, the Mets will likely be sellers. Will Sammon, New York Times, 29 June 2026 The delivery was a glimmer of good news in a living situation that deteriorates by the day. Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for by the day

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“By the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/by%20the%20day. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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