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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Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
The step-by-step instructions below apply to Windows PCs, Macs and Chromebooks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
This step-by-step guide explains how to grow a lemon tree from a seed and provides tips for caring for your new seedling.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2026
Use our step-by-step guide to brighten it up and bring some life to your room.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 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 14 Jan. 2026.
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