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His is a method of ruthless practicality, of taking apart mathematics piece by piece and asking what is necessary.—Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026 The technique requires building each flower piece by piece, adding to the hyperrealistic effect.—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026 As the wind continued to blow, the man approached the chimes and began cutting them down piece by piece.—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Yet piece by piece, Hans was now outplaying the world champion.—Ben Mezrich, Vanity Fair, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for piece by piece