piecemeal basis

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piecemeal
adverb
adjective
uk
/ˈpiːs.miːl/us
/ˈpiːs.miːl/
not done according to a plan but done at different times in ...
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basis
noun[C]
uk
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/us
/ˈbeɪ.sɪs/
the most important facts, ideas, etc. from which something ...
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(Definition ofpiecemealandbasisfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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One would expect these to have been more wooded, perhaps exploited on apiecemealbasisby the communities living on the north side of the valley.
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It is no good dealing with this problem on a patchwork orpiecemealbasis.
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To approach it on apiecemealbasisis further to cut across the developed approach to regional planning.
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I hope that any review will not be done on apiecemealbasis.
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A second standard has already been published, but it now appears that the rest of it will be published on apiecemealbasis.
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It is not funded on apiecemealbasis.
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Is it not time that serious consideration was given to funding this valuable service properly, rather than on apiecemealbasis?
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The existing law is already complex and is certainly not capable of amendment on anypiecemealbasis.
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But we cannot deal with this matter on apiecemealbasis.
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Why, then, are householders now receiving bills on apiecemealbasisas and when the meters are installed?
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Also, we do not consider it appropriate to amend the provisions regarding the preparation of definitive maps on apiecemealbasis.
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This has not been done, except on apiecemealbasis.
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To try to run the economy on such apiecemealbasis, where such a large sum is involved, is unacceptable.
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I regret that company law yet again is to be reformed on apiecemealbasis—if "reformed" is the correct word.
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Our convoluted system does not lend itself to reform on apiecemealbasis, welcome as the introduction of the code is.
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It is no use spending money on apiecemealbasis.
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I see no logic in dealing on apiecemealbasiswith public order, massage parlours, touting in the street, taking photographs or other such issues.
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It could then be possible to achieve a comprehensive settlement for surface workers, rather than progressing on apiecemealbasis.
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This indicates the difficulty of approaching this type of legislation on thispiecemealbasis.
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