month by month

idiom

: in a gradual and steady way as months have passed
His health has been getting better month by month.

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Having expanded during the COVID-19 pandemic to serve those confined to their homes and working remotely, the industry has been shedding jobs month by month. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 5 June 2025 Husband and wife struggle to pay off debts large and small, month by month. Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Apr. 2025 Whatever happens, the group maintains the flexibility to adapt its plans month by month, Itayim noted. Natasha Turak, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, the chances of that are rapidly increasing, with the threat soaring month by month, driven by a dangerous Chinese cyber attack tool. Zak Doffman, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for month by month

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“Month by month.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/month%20by%20month. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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