to the day
idiom
: to exactly a specified number of years
It's been 100 years to the day since their great discovery.
Soon after their wedding, almost a year to the day, they got divorced.
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Oral arguments for Bankman-Fried’s appeal are set to begin in Manhattan on Tuesday, nearly two years to the day since he was convicted on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy that led to his 25-year prison sentence.
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
His appointment comes two years to the day that he was named interim general manager of the Raiders, following their dismissal of Dave Ziegler.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Nearly a year to the day later Fortson is making his NFL comeback.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Those more interested in a sweet start to the day have lots of options, but a standout is the cinnamon swirl cream cheese glaze pancakes.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
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Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
His appointment comes two years to the day that he was named interim general manager of the Raiders, following their dismissal of Dave Ziegler.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Nearly a year to the day later Fortson is making his NFL comeback.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Those more interested in a sweet start to the day have lots of options, but a standout is the cinnamon swirl cream cheese glaze pancakes.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for to the day
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“To the day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20the%20day. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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