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To the day

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Past EventsPlay
Use 'to the day' when referencing a significant event's exact anniversary. SlideIt's been ten years to the day since they first met.
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Emphasizing PrecisionPlay
'To the day' adds emphasis to the exactness of the time that has passed. SlideHe returned fifty years to the day after leaving his hometown.
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Memorable DatesPlay
Often used for dates that are easy to remember or hold personal value. SlideShe passed her driving test one year to the day after her brother did.