Sentence examples for by 2 from inspiring English sources

The phrase "by 2" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used to indicate an increment or a division of something into two parts.
Example: "The recipe calls for increasing the amount of sugar by 2 tablespoons."
Alternatives: "in increments of 2" or "divided by 2".

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By 2 a.m.

By 2 A.M., we were in bed.

By 2 P.M., their job was done.

It is down by 2% this year.

It'll be there by 2 a.m.

By 2 p.m., little had changed.

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By 2 30 a.m., Orry nodded off.

By 2 30 a.m., the trucks were gone.

By 2 42, the Dow was down 3.9 percent.

We were here by 2 30".

The fire was out by 2 30.

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