by the way
Idioms-
In passing, incidentally, as in She's my wife's cousin, and by the way, a good friend . [Mid-1500s]
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Parenthetically, in addition, as in We saw Mary last week, and by the way, did Tom call you ? [Early 1600s]
Example Sentences
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I use that term intentionally, by the way, because Ellroy hates it.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
I was fascinated by the design and by the way the fabric was pleated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
She told MarketWatch that she feels disheartened, sad and frustrated by the way things have played out.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
“We’ve been sitting here for the last 35 years while, by the way, other countries are rapidly expanding their domestic nuclear fleets,” Sumner said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Nevertheless, he gives by the way a good deal of information about them.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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