on a day-to-day basis

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: every day
people who use computers on a day-to-day basis

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To rely on him on a day-to-day basis is to live under conditions of constant disappointment. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 What’s the biggest difference between Carlos Mendoza and Green that the public may not see on a day-to-day basis? — The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2026 Here, three organization experts chime in to share seven rules that minimalists always follow in order to keep their surroundings looking orderly on a day-to-day basis. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Sep. 2026 That’s where Spot becomes more tangibly useful on a day-to-day basis. — New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on a day-to-day basis

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