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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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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
Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Except he’s lured there in the dead of winter, presumably called once more by the ghosts of children killed by violence in years past.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Drivers—some of them, anyway—quickly pull into turnouts to let the Porsche by.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
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Preposition
Refreshments will be served at 4 p.m., followed by announcements.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
Except he’s lured there in the dead of winter, presumably called once more by the ghosts of children killed by violence in years past.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Apr. 2025
Adverb
If last year’s show is anything to go by, IGN Live 2025 should be outstanding.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Drivers—some of them, anyway—quickly pull into turnouts to let the Porsche by.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for by
Preposition
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Coachella announced the times via social media posts; see the full lineups for both weekends on the festival’s Instagram post, below.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Naked Gun will hit theaters on Aug. 1 via Paramount Pictures.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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On Wall Street, companies with vast supply chains around the world helped lead the losses.—
Time,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Northwestern’s encampment, in Deering Meadow, was taken down in an agreement with students and faculty — believed to be the first between a major U.S. university and pro-Palestinian protesters.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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As the day progressed, the protests cascaded around the country outside Tesla locations in major cities such as Washington, Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Seattle, as well as in towns in Virginia, Pennsylvania and Colorado.—
Michael Liedtke,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The production showed the Commissioner’s Trophy traveling around Los Angeles, appearing at various sporting events and television programs, with a stop at a local fire station.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Preposition
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith shared her theory with conservative podcaster Ben Shapiro during a Florida fundraising event.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2025
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The incident took place during Eid al-Fitr, the three-day Islamic religious celebration marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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In addition, anime in and of itself is a very broad catch all term that could mean a plethora of different genres to an animation veteran.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also in there was a note on the catcher-pitcher rotation that has developed.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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It was not understood that the artist, through rigorous pictorial research, was aiming to chart the history of the image of female genitalia in the history of art from the classical period onward.—
Paola Ugolini,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Manufacturers Victus, Marucci, and Chandler Bats have all begun selling torpedo bats through their websites, with prices ranging from $199 to $239.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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While some teams are hoping for a strong close to the season in an attempt to climb the standings, others are quietly hoping to remain near the bottom of the standings to maintain better draft lottery positioning.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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One person died in a multi-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 20 near Carrier Parkway on Saturday morning, officials with the Grand Prairie Police Department said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2025
Preposition
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Titanic digital screens are used throughout the ride, which traverses scenes in a motion similar to that of the iconic Spider-Man attraction at Islands of Adventure, but with the ability to move swiftly up, down, and in rotating motions.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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He’s scored dozens of other appearances throughout the 100-spot list as well.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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