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by the (unit)

For each unit, as of items sold in this manner. How much does this meat cost by the pound? My sewing machine isn't working at the moment, so I certainly don't need fabric by the yard right now! You can't just get one cupcake at that place—they only sell them by the dozen, like eggs.

by the unit

Fig. each; per. (Used to designate the unit of measure, but not the rate of a measure.) Lettuce is sold by the head. Gas is sold by the gallon.

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bye/by

By the way; incidentally.

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