Examples of step-by-step in a Sentence
the incessant step-by-step advance of the enemy's troops could no longer be resisted
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At the crew announcement, the Artemis II astronauts handed over a baton - one that was carried during their mission around the moon and back - as a symbol of that step-by-step development that will help NASA achieve its ambitious goal of returning humans to the moon.
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Use this simple, step-by-step guide to edge your lawn correctly.
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Brendan Byrne, NPR, 9 June 2026
But most already have their step-by-step process nailed down.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
To do so, follow our step-by-step instructions for How To Make a Homemade Pie Crust Shield.
—Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Use this simple, step-by-step guide to edge your lawn correctly.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for step-by-step
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“Step-by-step.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step-by-step. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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