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as in with
using the means or agency of
try to convince them by reason alone, if possible
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3
as in in
at, within, or to a short distance or time
the library is close by
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Recent Examples of by
Abraham Palmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Desir won by fall in round one, major decision in the quarterfinal and by fall in the semifinal.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
For a weakening of NATO by, for instance, policy of the United States of America, for example, that the United States of America will think to take its military from Europe.
—NBC News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Preposition
Much of this work is performed by young students who live in our community and will be tomorrow’s doctors and scientists.
—Abraham Palmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Desir won by fall in round one, major decision in the quarterfinal and by fall in the semifinal.
—Alex Kushel, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
Adverb
Zion takes cover behind a statue of Buddha in the lily pad pond, and a corpse floats by.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2025
For a weakening of NATO by, for instance, policy of the United States of America, for example, that the United States of America will think to take its military from Europe.
—NBC News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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First, this phone is only available in the US via a beta, like the Nothing Phone (2a)—CMF is a sub-brand of Nothing.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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This year’s Oscars broadcast will air on ABC and will also be available to stream via Hulu and FuboTV.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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In a 2020 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ms. Parton said her husband had never wanted to be in the spotlight.—
Sara Ruberg,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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The company encountered issues with both of the vehicle's elements — its Super Heavy booster and Ship upper stage — and called the launch off after holding the countdown clock at T-40 seconds.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
4 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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There are other ways to do this, from using a letterbox around some scenes to simply trusting that viewers are able to tell the difference based on context.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The new boxing promotion will involve a new system to develop talent from around the world; access for all boxers to the UFC Performance Institute, a top combat sports training center with locations in Las Vegas, Mexico City, and Shanghai; and TKO’s production, media, and promotional expertise.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Most people who are eating enough throughout the day don’t need anything during a workout.—
Albert Stumm,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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In 2000, approximately 1 in 150 children in the U.S. born in 1992 were diagnosed with autism compared with 2020, during which one in 36 children born in 2012 were diagnosed, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Pieces are designed to transcend trends and be wearable year in and year out.—
Mekaylah Yowpp-Hernacki,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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The first project under the deal is a comedy series that Horgan will write, executive produce and star in; HBO has given the untitled show a straight-to-series order.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Preposition
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Shea Estrin, Caleb Enochs and Santino Guzman were all booked through Vision Los Angeles, not through LA Models, State Management and Soul Artist Management, respectively.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Anyone who has watched Laughton through his 12 seasons with the Philadelphia Flyers can see some of the rationale: Laughton’s two-way game is full of energy and bite.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Additional photos showed the couple near the water.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Wet weather will remain in the area on Wednesday when there is a 100% chance of precipitation but a high near 64.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Those were likely adjusted, and refined, some dropped, and others added throughout your ascending into adulthood.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Wiz and Cole haven’t collaborated a whole lot with each other throughout both of their successful careers.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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